Which of the following would the nurse do to assess the depth of a client's respirations?
A) Count the respirations for 30 seconds and multiply by 2.
B) Place the client's arm across the chest while palpating the pulse.
C) Observe the client's chest expansion bilaterally.
D) Note the rise and fall of the client's chest.
C
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In which groups does postpartum depression occur more frequently? (Select all that apply.)
a. Older mothers b. Younger mothers c. Women who do not have a husband d. Women who have had a difficult delivery e. Women who experienced complicated pregnancies f. Those who are also coping with illness g. Women who are not emotionally prepared for motherhood
Normal systolic blood pressure (BP) for a 4-year-old child is approximately
a. 72 mm Hg. c. 88 mm Hg. b. 84 mm Hg. d. 92 mm Hg.
The nurse observes an infant born to a woman who is GBS (group B streptococcus) positive for signs of
a. anemia c. urinary retention b. sepsis d. jaundice
During the morning bath of a client, the nurse identifies areas of erythema below the client's breasts. What should the nurse do to enhance comfort and healing for the client?
1. Wash the skin carefully. 2. Apply alcohol-free lotion. 3. Wash the area without soap. 4. Remove hair in the area.