A new mother who has been doing well with breastfeeding expresses concern to the nurse that she is not producing enough milk for her baby. The nurse's best response would be:
A) "For the first few days, you are producing colostrum, which is very high in calories, protein, and immune globulins that will help your baby prevent infection." B) "Yes, the baby seems hungry. Maybe you should bottle-feed until your milk comes in." C) "Are you allowing the baby to suckle long enough?" D) "Perhaps you just need some help breastfeeding next time."
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Which of the following best describes the operational definition of "health literacy" in the United States?
a. Being able to read and write at the fifth-grade level b. Being able to accurately complete a health self-assessment questionnaire c. Knowing how to access and use information to make health decisions d. Knowing one's right to obtain health care services
A nurse is caring for a client brought to the health care facility for a drug overdose. In which of the following cases can the client be administered an emetic?
A) Client's mental status is intact. B) Client has an existing condition of severe hypertension. C) Client has a medical history of convulsions. D) Client has an existing condition of hemorrhagic diathesis.
A gravida 5 postpartum client is complaining of intermittent uterine cramping while breastfeeding. The nurse knows that these symptoms are most likely due to
a. endometritis c. uterine involution b. uterine atony d. retained placental fragments
The provider has ordered that vitamin D drops be given to a newborn. Based on the knowledge of drug distribution in infants, the nurse understands that the infant may need
a. a higher dose. b. a lower dose. c. less frequent dosing. d. more frequent dosing.