A patient who delivered a baby 6 weeks ago is
now prescribed low-molecular-weight heparin for a venous thrombosis in her leg. She asks whether she can continue to breastfeed her baby while taking this drug. What is your best response?
a. "Yes, the baby's digestive system will inactivate the drug."
b. "Yes, the drug does not pass into breast milk."
c. "No, the drug will increase the baby's risk for bleeding."
d. "No, the drug can delay your baby's growth and development."
ANS: B
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a. daily weights. c. intake and output. b. urine and serum osmolality. d. hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.
The nurse is completing the teaching for parents of a toddler recovering from a fracture. Which outcome should the nurse identify to help determine if teaching has been effective?
A) The child resumes normal activity level at home. B) The parents encourage the child to be independent. C) The parents place a locked gate at the top of the stairs. D) The child waits for the parent to assist before walking down a set of stairs.
A nurse is caring for an observant Hindu patient who has a protein deficiency. What menu items does the nurse select for the patient?
a. Lean beef b. Chicken c. Beans d. Pork
Patients are discharged earlier from hospitals to reduce health care costs.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)