A nurse is discussing the signs and symptoms of mastitis with a mother who is breastfeeding. What signs and symptoms should the nurse include in her discussion? (Choose all that apply.)
1. Breast tenderness
2. Warmth in the breast
3. An area of redness on the breast often resembling the shape of a pie wedge
4. A small white blister that may be seen on the tip of the nipple
5. Fever and flulike symptoms
1, 2, 3, 5.
1, 2, 3, 5. Correct. These symptoms are commonly associated with mastitis and should be in-cluded in the nurse's discussion.
4. Incorrect. This symptom is generally not associated with mastitis. It is commonly seen in women who have a plugged milk duct.
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1. Fixed costs. 2. Variable costs. 3. Direct costs. 4. Indirect costs.
A client is thought to have experienced smoke inhalation during a home fire. The nurse's priority of care would be to monitor for:
1. dark brown urine. 2. abdominal pain. 3. edema of the upper airway. 4. release of cortisol.
The community health nurse is providing counseling to a group of teenage girls related to birth control and disease prevention. The nurse does this because
a. Focusing on subpopulations leads to community health. b. Community health nursing focuses on individuals only. c. Community health nursing excludes direct care to subpopulations. d. The focus is on preventing illness and unwanted pregnancy.
Which sign or symptom may be noted in a client with overhydration?
a. Bradycardia b. Hypotension c. Pulmonary congestion d. Weight loss