The pregnant client in her second trimester states, "I didn't know my breasts would become so large. How do I find a good bra?" The best answer for the nurse to make would be which of the following?
1. "Avoid cotton fabrics and get an underwire bra; they fit everyone best."
2. "Just buy a bra one cup size bigger than usual, and it will fit."
3. "Look for wide straps and cups big enough for all of your breast tissue."
4. "There isn't much you can do for comfort. Try not wearing a bra at all."
3
Explanation: 3. The nurse should instruct the client to get a bra that fits with straps that are wide and do not stretch and a cup that holds all breast tissue comfortably.
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a. Rapid spike in measured ICP b. No significant change in ICP readings c. Restlessness and subtle breathing and pupil changes d. A widened pulse pressure and bradycardia
The government department that enforces the Controlled Substances Act:
(A) DEA (B) DOJ (C) FDA (D) DHHS (E) OSHA