If rubella vaccine is indicated for a postpartum client, instructions to the client should include:
a. drinking plenty of fluids to prevent fever.
b. no specific instructions.
c. the recommendation to stop breastfeeding for 24 hours after the injection.
d. an explanation of the risks of becoming pregnant within 28 days following injection.
D
Potential risks to the fetus can occur if pregnancy results within 28 days after rubella vaccine administration.
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A contraindication to the use of combined contraceptives is:
1. Adolescence (not approved for this age) 2. A history of clotting disorder 3. Recent pregnancy 4. Being overweight
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
A 55-year-old female presents to the outpatient clinic describing irregular menstrual periods and hot flashes. Which information should the nurse share with the patient?
a. The patient's assessment points toward normal menopause. b. Those symptoms are normal when a woman undergoes the climacteric. c. An assessment is not really needed because these problems are normal for older women. d. The patient should stop regular exercise because that is probably causing these symptoms.
The nurse observes nursing assistive personnel (NAP) taking the following actions when caring for a patient with a retention catheter. Which action requires that the nurse intervene?
a. Taping the catheter to the skin on the patient's upper inner thigh b. Cleaning around the patient's urinary meatus with soap and water c. Using an alcohol-based hand cleaner before performing catheter care d. Disconnecting the catheter from the drainage tube to obtain a specimen