During discharge planning for a drug-dependent newborn, the nurse explains to the mother how to do which of the following?
1. Place the newborn in a prone position.
2. Limit feedings to three a day to decrease diarrhea.
3. Place the infant supine and operate a home apnea-monitoring system.
4. Wean the newborn off the pacifier.
3
Explanation: 3. Infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome are at a significantly higher risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) when the mother used heroin, cocaine, or opiates. The infant should sleep in a supine position, and home apnea monitoring should be implemented.
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A woman had unprotected intercourse 36 hours ago and is concerned that she may be-come pregnant because it is her "fertile" time. She asks the nurse about emergency con-traception. The nurse tells her that:
a. It is too late; she needed to begin treatment within 24 hours after intercourse. b. Preven, an emergency contraceptive method, is 98% effective at preventing pregnancy. c. An over-the-counter antiemetic can be taken 1 hour before each contraceptive dose to prevent nausea and vomiting. d. The most effective approach is to use a progestin-only preparation.
If a nurse suspects a male client has epididymitis based on his description of the symptoms, what should the nurse encourage the client to do?
a. Call his health care provider in the morning. b. Seek immediate evaluation from his health care provider. c. Take two aspirin tablets, apply ice, and see how he feels the next day. d. Make an appointment to see his health care provider the next week.
The father of a family was killed in a motor vehicle crash. Which of the following would the nurse consider a "normal" reaction to this event?
A) The family withdraws into seclusion during the grief process. B) Family members become detached from extended family. C) Family disorganization occurs. D) The family feels that their place in the community has been eliminated.