The nurse develops a teaching plan for a postpartum client and includes teaching about how to perform Kegel exercises. The nurse includes this information for which reason?
A) Reduce lochia
B) Promote uterine involution
C) Improve pelvic floor tone
D) Alleviate perineal pain
C
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When providing nutritional teaching to adolescent girls, which aspect of teaching is most important?
A) Limit the amount of foods high in fiber B) Increase potassium chloride in the diet C) Calcium should be 1300 mg daily D) Increase sodium in the diet
A gravida client at 32 weeks of gestation reports that she has severe lower back pain. The nurse's assessment should include:
a. Observation of posture and body mechanics. b. Palpation of the lumbar spine. c. Exercise pattern and duration. d. Ability to sleep for at least 6 hours uninterrupted.
Which vertebral curvature is common in clients with osteoporosis?
a. lordosis c. scoliosis b. kyphosis d. piriformis
Inadequate vitamin D intake can contribute to the development of osteoporosis by:
1. Increasing calcitonin production 2. Increasing calcium absorption from the intestine 3. Altering calcium metabolism 4. Stimulating bone formation