The new mother is 1 day postpartum and asks about bathing. The nurse provides her with information and recognizes the responsibility to:
a. tell her to take a tub bath to prevent injury.
b. encourage a sponge bath for 3 days.
c. let the patient shower and check on her frequently.
d. suggest she use hot water to get really clean.
C
The first time the newly delivered woman takes a shower, the nurse should provide for her safety.
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1. Administer oxygen. 2. Place the child in knee-chest position. 3. Administer morphine and propranolol intravenously as ordered. 4. Draw blood for a serum hemoglobin. 5. Administer Benadryl as ordered.
A client recovering from a stroke is being discharged on oral warfarin sodium (Coumadin). During discharge teaching, which statement by the client would reflect an understanding of the effects of this medication?
1. "I will stop taking this medicine if I notice any bruising.". 2. "I will not eat spinach while I'm taking this medicine.". 3. "It will be okay for me to eat anything, as long as it is low-fat.". 4. "I'll check my blood pressure frequently while taking this medication.".
Nursing in faith communities is based on which type of nursing?
A) Religious B) Holistic C) Compassionate D) Participant
Which of the following factors has the most influence on how long pain lasts and how intense it is?
a. the person's past experience with pain b. how much pain medication the person takes at one time c. the release of chemical mediators such as substance P d. the person's history of pain medication use and tolerance to medications