To prevent the spread of infection, the nurse teaches the postpartum client to do which of the following?
1. Address pain early
2. Change peri-pads frequently
3. Avoid overhydration
4. Report symptoms of uterine cramping
2
Explanation: 2. Changing peri-pads frequently decreases skin contact with a moist medium that favors bacteria growth.
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A) Credibility B) Transferability C) Dependability D) Confirmability
Because of the physiological changes in metabolism, the older adult is at high risk for drug toxicity. This risk is related to decreased:
1. gastrointestinal function. 2. cardiovascular function. 3. renal function. 4. liver function.
On vaginal exam, the client's cervix is anterior, soft, 70% effaced, dilated 2 cm, and the presenting part is at 0 station. The Bishop's score for this client is:
a. 6. b. 9. c. 10. d. 12.
A nursing student develops a teaching plan about hand washing to present to a group of elementary school children at the local school. This student is using which of the 17 public health interventions?
1. Collaboration 2. Surveillance 3. Health teaching 4. Screening