The mother of a six-week-old infant tells the nurse that her baby has had colic for several days, crying for up to three hours and drawing his legs up on his abdomen. The mother says she is at "wits end" and wonders what she can do
The nurse learns that the infant is formula fed and gaining weight satisfactorily. The nurse would recommend: Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Breastfeeding the infant.
2. Switching to a bottle that has a collapsible bag inside.
3. Putting the infant in a baby swing after feeding.
4. Burping the baby more frequently.
5. Giving the baby a suppository once each morning.
2,3,4
Rationale 1: The infant is six weeks old. Initiating breastfeeding is not a good option at this time.
Rationale 2: This would reduce the amount of air that the baby swallows.
Rationale 3: The motion may reduce the abdominal discomfort.
Rationale 4: This helps the infant expel gas, which is a factor contributing to colic.
Rationale 5: Suppositories would not be recommended.
Global Rationale:
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a. 2 months. b. 4 months. c. 6 months. d. 8 months.
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1. "You will have severe pain, so be sure to take your medications every 4 hours." 2. "Be sure to start your physical therapy exercises tonight." 3. "Avoid driving until at least tomorrow and longer if you are taking your pain medications." 4. "Remember to alternate heat and ice on your knee until you see the physician."
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The nurse knows which of the following causes of low sperm count may lead to impaired spermatogenesis? Select all that apply. A) Prolonged fever B) Wearing tight briefs rather than boxers C) Undescended testes D) Swimming in cold-water lakes E) Vacationing in a tropical location