The postpartum mother tells the nurse she is afraid to have a bowel movement because of her painful episiotomy. What should the nurse do?
a. Offer a suppository or enema.
b. Encourage ambulation.
c. Offer stool softeners as prescribed.
d. Offer pain medication before defecating.
C
Stool softeners are available to ease the pain of defecation due to hemorrhoids and birth trauma.
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planned that a. calls for the client to be awakened early in the morning to participate in exercise. b. places activities during the part of the day the client is most energetic. c. permits the client freedom of choice. d. concentrates activities after lunch.
Which statement by a patient indicates an understanding of postoperative instructions following rotator cuff repair?
A) "My arm will be immobilized for 2 weeks after surgery." B) "Passive range of motion exercises may be performed for the first 6 weeks." C) "I can start active range of motion exercises after 2 weeks." D) "Active range of motion exercises will restore arm function in 2 weeks."
In providing care to a child with immunosuppression, the pediatric nurse is vigilant about which assessment?
A) Fever B) Gastroenteritis C) Tachycardia D) Anaphylactic shock
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The nurse teaches the family which of the following to help in the care of this client? 1. Assist the client at mealtimes to obtain optimal nourishment 2. Assist the client to the bathroom so there is not a fall 3. Alert the staff when the IV runs dry 4. Help the nurse with dressing changes