A new mother states her preference to formula feed her newborn. What will the nurse planning discharge instructions tell her to help suppress lactation and promote comfort?
a. Wear a well-fitting bra continuously for several days.
b. Stand in a warm shower, letting the water spray over the breasts.
c. Express small amounts of milk from the breasts several times a day.
d. Massage the breasts when they ache.
ANS: A
When a mother does not wish to breastfeed, a snug bra worn around the clock can help alleviate discomfort from engorgement.
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a. Tension pneumothorax b. Sucking chest wound c. Open pneumothorax d. Pulmonary interstitial empyema
The nurse anticipates assisting with which therapy to achieve improved outcomes for a patient who is in septic shock?
1. Vasopressin instead of dopamine for hypotension 2. Early use of neuromuscular blocking agents 3. Limiting fluids to 3 liters per day 4. Mechanical ventilation with a tidal volume of 4 to 6 ml/kg
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1. Prejudice 2. Cultural imposition 3. Racism 4. Stereotyping
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