A new mother asks the nurse, "What are those small white spots on my baby's nose?" Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) "Those are small glands that look like whiteheads but will disappear soon."
B) "The white spots are lesions containing pus and indicate a skin infection."
C) "Newborns retain sweat, which causes the white bumps on the skin."
D) "Often newborns have a rash, which fades in a few days."
A
You might also like to view...
The nurse reminds the patient that the three body mechanisms that attempt to compensate to correct acid-base imbalances are the __________ system, the __________ system, and the __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A client at 40 weeks' gestation is to undergo stripping of the membranes. The nurse provides the client with information about the procedure
Which information is accurate? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Intravenous administration of oxytocin will be used to initiate contractions. 2. The physician/CNM will insert a gloved finger into the cervical os and rotate the finger 360 degrees. 3. Stripping of the membranes will not cause discomfort, and is usually effective. 4. Labor should begin within 24-48 hours after the procedure. 5. Uterine contractions, cramping, and a bloody discharge can occur after the procedure.
The nurse has removed the sutures from a client's surgical wound. What should the nurse document about this procedure?
1. Number of sutures removed 2. Appearance of the incision 3. Client teaching 4. Client tolerance of the procedure 5. Name of the surgeon.
The nurse is teaching a group of patients who have recently been diagnosed with heart disease. The nurse arranges the patients in pairs and asks them to plan a low-fat meal. This is an example of which of the following teaching strategies?
a. Analogy b. Simulation c. Demonstration d. Role playing