The perinatal nurse is teaching the new mother who has chosen to formula feed her infant. Appropriate instructions to be given to this patient include: Select all answers that apply
A) Mix the formula with hot water only.
B) Periodically check the nipple for slow flow.
C) Prepare only enough formula to last for 24 hours.
D) Discard any unused formula that remains in a bottle following use.
B
Periodically check the nipple for slow flow.
C
Prepare only enough formula to last for 24 hours.
D
Discard any unused formula that remains in a bottle following use.
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a. Ineffective sexuality patterns b. Sexual Dysfunction c. Activity Intolerance and Fatigue d. Disturbed Body Image
The nurse is caring for a client who is on bed rest with bathroom privileges. While the client is in the bathroom, the nurse changes the client's bed and makes the bed in what way?
1. Unoccupied open bed 2. Occupied open bed 3. Unoccupied closed bed 4. Surgical bed
The nurse is preparing to complete data collection with a newly admitted client. When should the nurse expect to obtain data from a secondary source?
1. The client is unable to speak English. 2. The client refuses care. 3. The client is 21 years of age. 4. The client is over 65 years of age.
A client is prescribed a mechanical soft diet. When preparing the diet at home, what should the nurse emphasize to the family?
a. Avoid meats which could cause choking or aspiration b. Add extra salt and fat to improve the taste of the foods c. Add extra fiber to prevent the material from becoming too soft d. Include all food groups in the diet to assure that it is nutritionally adequate