When educating a breast-feeding class of mothers about breast milk production, what should the nurse instruct as being the best way to increase milk supply?
A) Massage breast while pumping or breast-feeding
B) Double pump when away from the baby
C) Only direct breast-feed
D) Empty the breast as completely as possible
Ans: D
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The nurse is assisting with medication teaching for a patient who is prescribed lithium carbonate (Eskalith) for bipolar disorder. Which instruction by the nurse is most important?
a. Teach the patient side effects to report, such as nausea or weight gain. b. Instruct the patient to discontinue other antidepressant agents. c. Explain to the patient and significant other the importance of regular blood tests. d. Teach the patient that the lithium will help stabilize mood swings.
The National Patient Safety Goals of The Joint Commission (TJC) are established goals to reduce the risks for injuries to patients and provide a safe environment. Which practice has been instituted as a result of these goals established by TJC?
a. Use of the automatic medication dispenser equipment b. Handwashing to prevent infections c. Provision of patient information to the nurse covering for breaks d. Use of two patient identifiers when providing care or treatments
A nurse is explaining the therapeutic milieu to a new nurse. The best explanation of this term would be:
1. The place where the child is receiving care. 2. Group therapy. 3. Personal interactions between patients and staff. 4. All of the above are correct.
A patient is diagnosed with coronary artery disease. Which of the following modifiable risk fac-tors would the nurse suggest the patient change?
a. Eating meat b. Living arrangements c. Drinking tomato juice d. Smoking cigarettes