The client asks why she should not use a sauna or sweat bath in the first trimester of pregnancy. The best explanation by the nurse is that saunas and sweat baths have been associated with fetal:
A. Craniofacial defects.
B. Neural tube defects.
C. Gastroschisis.
D. Patent ductus arteriosus.
B
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a. Hypotension b. Hypertension c. Urinary discomfort d. Gastrointestinal upset
Following extensive spinal surgery, which action by the nurse would be prudent to prevent a common complication related to spinal swelling?
1. Administration of a stool softener and/or laxative with the return of bowel sounds 2. Immediate removal of a Foley in the PACU to prevent potential infections 3. Encouragement of the semi-Fowler's position for the first 24 hours 4. Forcing fluids greater than 100 mL/hour once tolerating oral fluids
The nursing assistive personnel reports to the nurse that the client refuses to wear deodorant after the bath. The nurse's best answer to the nursing assistive personnel is:
1. "I noticed that the client really had bad body odor when I assessed her." 2. "The client is Eastern European; some social groups don't wear deodorant." 3. "Perhaps the client doesn't like our brand of deodorant." 4. "I'll try to talk with the client to get her to put on the deodorant."