When teaching a pregnant woman techniques for maintaining a center of balance, you would include a discussion of which of the following factors which might cause imbalance? Select all that apply
a. Driving a car
b. Changing in position
c. Ascending stairs
d. Descending stairs
e. Moving over uneven surfaces
f. Participating in activities such as riding a bicycle
B, C, D, E, F
You would teach the pregnant woman that caution should be taken when changing positions, ascending or descending stairs, moving on uneven surfaces or participating in activities such as bicycle riding. Each of these activities have the potential of changing the woman's center of balance.
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The client has been taking lithium and fluoxetine (Prozac) for almost a week. During today's assessment, the nurse notes a temperature of 39° C, muscle rigidity, and confusion. The client's signs and symptoms suggest
1. dystonic reactions. 2. pyramidal side effects. 3. extrapyramidal side effects. 4. neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
A female client is diagnosed with breast abscess. Although she has been allowed to breast-feed her newborn, she decides to terminate breast-feeding. Which of the following nursing actions is appropriate in this situation?
A) Encourage the client to include protein content in the diet B) Instruct the client to wear a loose-fitting brassiere. C) Reduce the frequency of removing and reapplying the dressings. D) Assist the client to pump the breasts and remove breast milk.
Which points should the nurse include when teaching safety precautions to a mother of a toddler? Select all that apply
a. Make sure the child sleeps on his back at night. b. Keep the telephone number of the poison control center accessible. c. Use a front-facing car seat placed in the back seat of the car. d. Keep syrup of ipecac on hand in case of accidental poisoning.