A breast-feeding patient has been given a prescription medication. The physician assures her that the drug is safe. The mother is concerned but wants to continue breast-feeding. The nurse should instruct the patient to:
A. stop breast-feeding and feed the baby formula.
B. take the medication immediately after breast-feeding.
C. pump breast milk and feed the baby by bottle.
D. take the medication 1 hour before breast-feeding.
B
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A nurse is assessing a patient who is in shock. What should the nurse be aware that one common sign will be, regardless of the cause of the shock?
a. The skin is cool and dry with cyanotic nail beds. b. The skin is cool and moist with cyanotic nail beds. c. The nail beds are reddened, and the skin is moist and warm. d. The nail beds are reddened, and the skin is dry and warm.
The assessment indicating that mannitol therapy for cerebral edema is effective in a patient with increased intracranial pressure (ICP) is:
1. increased blood pressure. 2. increased urinary output. 3. decreased pulse. 4. widening pulse pressure.
A nurse is reviewing pediatric physical assessment techniques. Which statement about performing a pediatric physical assessment is correct?
a. Physical examinations proceed systematically from head to toe unless developmental considerations dictate otherwise. b. The physical examination should be done with parents in the examining room for children of any age. c. Measurement of head circumference is done until the child is 5 years old. d. The physical examination is done only when the child is cooperative.
What would be an appropriate statement regarding sexuality for a married couple upon their admission to a long-term care facility?
a. "How often do you have intercourse?" b. "Do you have any sexual concerns related to your admission here?" c. "What can we do to keep your sex life active?" d. "Any sexual activity should be done in private."