Give 3 examples of drugs harmful in pregnancy and the resulting conditions or abnormality
What will be an ideal response?
Thalidomide: used in the 1960s to treat nausea and vomiting; can cause malformation of the upper or lower limbs
Heroin, methadone, and cocaine: congenital malformations in fetus with development of narcotic withdrawal symptoms a few days following delivery
Tetracycline: yellowish discoloration of the enamel
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What action by the nurse is best? a. Assist the client to change positions. b. Document the findings in the client's chart. c. Encourage range of motion of the neck. d. Notify the provider immediately.
The nurse is instructing a new mother on the strategies to prevent the development of postpartum depression. Which instructions will the nurse include in the teaching session with the client?
Select all that apply. A) Restrict fluids and eat a low-fat diet help to avoid the onset of postpartum depression. B) Realize that feeling depressed after delivering a baby is normal and can last for months. C) The only way to avoid postpartum depression is to not have children. D) Encourage the client to plan how to manage the baby's care needs at home to help adjust to motherhood. E) Instruct the client to recognize the signs and symptoms of postpartum depression and phone the health care provider if these occur.
Which patient is the best candidate for single-dose or short-course therapy and would not require conventional therapy for a urinary tract infection?
a. The 19-year-old nonpregnant woman with cystitis b. The pregnant woman with a 2-day history of UTI c. The 16-year-old male with uncomplicated cystitis d. The 6-year-old girl with asymptomatic UTI
An older patient, being prepared for surgery, has a low glomerular filtration rate. Which aspect of the patient's care should the nurse realize this finding will impact?
1. medication dosages 2. postoperative activity level 3. intraoperative bleeding 4. oxygenation status