The new mother had spinal anesthesia during a cesarean delivery. She now has a desire to void and can wiggle her toes. If she wants to go to the bathroom, the nurse should:
a. assess her blood pressure.
b. obtain a wheelchair.
c. palpate her bladder.
d. put slippers on her feet.
D
The nurse should check that the mother is wearing slippers before ambulation following spinal anesthesia to ensure better footing.
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A) administer the drug by itself. B) administer it with a saline solution. C) place the patient in an upright position for administration. D) give the drug at bedtime to ensure faster absorption.
When assessing a newborn immediately after birth, which concept should the nurse keep in mind?
A) Pulmonary pressures rise. B) Left atrial pressure rises. C) Right atrial pressure rises. D) Systemic vascular resistance falls.
In response to inquiries about producing enough milk for her infant, what is the best advice a nurse can give a new mother regarding her own nutritional needs while breast-feeding?
A) Take a daily multivitamin. B) Drink a lot of milk. C) Drink a lot of fluids. D) Consume a minimum of 3,000 calories per day.
The nurse is preparing to administer medication to a patient who is alert and oriented. When medications are reviewed with the patient, the patient states that he does not take metoprolol. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Ignore the patient's statement and give the medication. b. Withhold the medication. c. Convince the patient that the doctor ordered it, and he should take it. d. Give the medication and check the order afterward.