For several hours after delivery, a patient who experienced a
much more difficult labor this time than any time previously wants to talk about why the birthing process was so hard for her this time. She is focusing on this aspect to the point that she seems relatively indifferent to her newborn. How should the nurse handle this situation?
A) Redirect her attention to the baby by reminding her of the details of newborn care
B) Ask her to describe how she plans to integrate the newcomer into her existing family, including any actions she has taken to prepare the siblings
C) Encourage her to discuss her experience of the birth and answer any questions or concerns she may have
D) Point out positive features of her baby and encourage her to hold and cuddle the baby
Ans: C
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a. She holds the front of the walker. b. She has a walker with four wheels. c. She takes four steps into the walker. d. She takes the walker to the elevator.
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a. decreases the risk of lethal dysrhythmias. b. usually occurs when heart rate increases. c. increases the risk of lethal dysrhythmias. d. can only be measured with irregular rhythms.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
MC The mother asks the nurse when her infant should be screened for tuberculosis (TB). The nurse explains that routine screening for TB usually occurs initially
A. At birth. B. At nine months of age. C. When the child starts school. D. At three years of age.