Which statement, if made by a pregnant client, would indicate that she understands health promotion during pregnancy?
1. "I lie down after eating to relieve heartburn."
2. "I try to limit my fluid intake to 3 or 4 glasses each day."
3. "I elevate my legs while sitting at my desk."
4. "I am avoiding exercise to stay well rested."
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Explanation: 3. Elevating the legs can help decrease lower leg edema.
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necessary. What is one of the responsibilities of the caregiver during the middle stage of the disease? a. Helping the loved one with memory and communication problems b. Providing a stable, routine environment c. Providing complete assistance with physical care d. Adapting to the changing personality and behavior of the loved one
The client is experiencing a highly unpredictable response to a drug. This response is considered a(n):
a. drug tolerance. b. idiosyncratic reaction. c. drug allergy. d. adverse effect.
Culture and social class usually set precedent for different roles and responsibilities of each family member. The healthiest family is one in which the:
1. father assumes the role as breadwinner. 2. mother assumes the role as homemaker. 3. father or mother shares the roles of breadwinner and homemaker. 4. roles of breadwinner or homemaker can be shifted as needed.
Nursing care in the fourth trimester includes an important intervention sometimes referred to as taking the time to mother the mother. Specifically this expression refers to:
a. Formally initializing individualized care by confirming the woman's and infant's identification (ID) numbers on their respective wrist bands. ("This is your baby."). b. Teaching the mother to check the identity of any person who comes to remove the baby from the room. ("It's a dangerous world out there.") c. Including other family members in the teaching of self-care and child care. ("We're all in this together.") d. Nurturing the woman by providing encouragement and support as she takes on the many tasks of motherhood.