During the health history, the nurse teaches a client about toxic shock syndrome and ways to reduce her risks. The nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the client states which of the following?
A) "I will get a Pap smear regularly."
B) "It is important to use latex condoms."
C) "I should change tampons at least every 4 to 6 hours."
D) "I should stop using oral contraceptives."
C
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The nurse caring for a hyperthyroid patient would include in the nursing care plan implementations for (select all that apply):
1. decreasing weight. 2. provision of a cool environment. 3. eye care. 4. nutritional support. 5. prevention of diarrhea.
During the assessment of a patient's respirations, the nurse observes the expiration phase as being almost twice as long as the inspiration phase. This finding is consistent with what condition?
1. chronic lung disease 2. heart failure 3. respiratory distress 4. normal respiration
The perinatal continuum of care:
1. begins with conception and ends with birth. 2. begins with family planning and continues until the infant is 1 year old. 3. begins with prenatal care and continues until the newborn is 24 weeks old. 4. refers to home care only.
During a postpartum assessment, the nurse notes a bluish discoloration and numbness of the woman's episiotomy. The most appropriate nursing action is to:
a. Notify the health care provider. b. Document the findings as normal. c. Prepare the woman for a sitz bath. d. Reassure the woman that this is normal healing.