A postpartum client who is bottle feeding her newborn asks, "When should my period will return?" Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) "It's difficult to say, but it will probably return in about 2 to 3 weeks."
B) "It varies, but you can estimate it returning in about 7 to 9 weeks."
C) "You won't have to worry about it returning for at least 3 months."
D) "You don't have to worry about that now. It'll be quite a while."
B
Response:
For the nonlactating woman, menstruation resumes 7 to 9 weeks after giving birth, with the first cycle being anovulatory. For the lactating woman, menses can return anytime from 2 to 18 months after childbirth.
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During discharge education, a nurse tells the client who is prescribed an adrenergic blocker to notify a health care provider before taking over-the-counter cold, cough, or sinus medication. Which condition does the nurse expect this client to have?
1. Hypertension 2. Gastritis 3. Seizures 4. Severe cold
Which behavior demonstrates characteristics of a proactive learner?
A) Asking the instructor's permission to tape a class lecture B) Volunteering to insert an intravenous access line during clinicals C) Reading the assigned sections in the text prior to attending class D) Practicing clinical skills in preparation for 'skills check-off day'
The nurse is working hard to prevent medication errors. Which plans will assist the nurse in preventing most errors?
1. Plan to validate all orders with another nurse prior to administration of medications. 2. Plan to assess for patient variables such as age, weight, and diagnostic lab studies prior to administration. 3. Plan to tell health care providers that verbal orders will not be accepted. 4. Plan to always check the client's identification band prior to administration of medications. 5. Plan to record the medication on the medication administration record (MAR) immediately prior to administration.