The nurse is assessing the breast of a woman who is 1 month postpartum. The woman is complaining of a painful area on one breast with a red area. The nurse notes a local area on one breast to be red and warm to touch
Which of the following should the nurse consider as the potential diagnosis?
A) Breast yeast
B) Mastitis
C) Plugged milk duct
D) Engorgement
B
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As a nurse and a citizen, what is the nurse's additional responsibility in relation to disasters?
a. Assume the nurse will be asked to volunteer to assist the American Red Cross with helping care for disaster victims b. Be aware if there is an unusual increase in the number of people seeking care with similar symptoms c. Expect and plan for the possibility of being called to report to work for additional work efforts in caring for the sick and injured d. Expect to be a role model in preparing for and reacting to a disaster
A client consumed 2 1/2 ounces of coffee, 2/3 ounce of ice cream, 1 1/2 ounces of beef broth. What is the total number of ounces that are documented for the client?
A) 3 3/4 B) 4 5/12 C) 4 2/3 D) 4 4/9
A nurse is assisting a patient with his bed bath. The patient states, "I can do it myself." The nurse's best response is
A) "I really have limited time. Let me give you your bath right now." B) "I will set up your bath for you. I will come back and help you with your back." C) "You will need to sit up for your bath, and then I will change your bed." D) "You will be able to take your bath by yourself tomorrow when you can get up."
Which statement is true about the term contraceptive failure rate?
a. It refers to the percentage of users expected to have an accidental pregnancy over a 5-year span. b. It refers to the minimum level that must be achieved to receive a government license. c. It increases over time as couples become more careless. d. It varies from couple to couple, depending on the method and the users.