A nurse is evaluating the diet plan of a breastfeeding mother, and determines that her intake of fruits and vegetables is inadequate
The nurse explains that the nutritional composition of the breast milk can be adversely affected by this aspect of the mother's nutrition. Which of the following strategies should be recommended to the mother? 1. Stop breastfeeding.
2. Provide newborn supplements to the newborn.
3. Offer whole milk.
4. Supplement with skim milk.
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Rationale:
1. The mother may continue to breastfeed, but the caregiver may choose to prescribe additional vitamins for the newborn.
2. The mother may continue to breastfeed, but the caregiver may choose to prescribe additional vitamins for the newborn.
3. Whole milk and skim milk are not recommended during the first year of life.
4. Whole milk and skim milk are not recommended during the first year of life.
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a. Only devoted qualified nurses are continuing to provide bedside nursing because of the complexity of care required, resulting in excellent preceptorships for students. b. The number of applicants to nursing programs has risen, but enrollment is limited because of a decrease in the number of available scholarships and grants. c. With an increase in the number of nurses who are entering graduate school to escape bedside nursing, students will soon enjoy a lower faculty/student ratio. d. Students may be assigned to preceptors who have not yet developed expertise in the field of interest.
The community health nurse has to provide an elderly client with a seasonal influenza immunization
The immunization will cause temporary discomfort at the injection site, but the benefits or protection from getting the flu outweigh any minor discomfort for the client. Which ethical principle applies to the situation? A) Autonomy B) Fidelity C) Beneficence D) Nonmaleficence
The nurse is concerned that a pregnant patient is experiencing endocrine changes. What did the nurse most likely assess in this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Varicose veins B) Nausea and vomiting C) Enlarged thyroid gland D) Elevated blood glucose level E) Increased blood pressure
The nurse is caring for a client who is being prepared for surgery. Due to a motorcycle crash 10 years ago, the client has a prosthetic right arm, prosthetic left leg, prosthetic left eye, and wears hearing aids. The client also wears a wedding ring that cannot easily be removed from the client's finger. Which statement by the nurse indicates the proper way of preparing the client for surgery?
A. "Please remove your hearing aids and your prosthetic leg, arm, and eye. I am going to securely tape your ring in place. " B. "Please remove your hearing aids and prosthetic leg and arm. I will place tape over your left eye and tape on your ring to hold them both in place during the surgery." C. "I need for you to remove your hearing aids, and all of your prosthetics. I am going to get some oil to put on your finger because your ring must be removed prior to surgery." D. "I'm sure you know the drill because you have had many surgeries before. Please remove anything that is not your original equipment."