What is the first step in assisting the breastfeeding mother?
a. Provide instruction on the composition of breast milk.
b. Discuss the hormonal changes that trigger the milk ejection reflex.
c. Assess the woman's knowledge of breastfeeding.
d. Help her obtain a comfortable position and place the infant to the breast.
C
The nurse should first assess the woman's knowledge and skill in breastfeeding to determine her teaching needs.
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The client has been diagnosed with pneumonia and requires a week of bed rest. Her sister has arrived from out of town to care for her. The client is relieved to have the help but re-sents having to be cared for
This stage of her illness experience is known as 1. symptom experience. 2. medical care contact. 3. assuming the sick role. 4. dependent patient role.
Which of the following is recommended for improving the examination of a bedridden patient?
a. obtaining the help of an assistant b. conducting examinations with less frequency c. obtaining the patient's health history from a family member d. permitting the patient to restore the room to its original condition at the end of the examination
The medical geneticist often describes treatment options and prognosis in medical terms when speaking to families. How should the nurse advocate for these families?
1. When the geneticist starts using medical terminology, interrupt with, "Please describe this so the family can understand." 2. Write down what the geneticist says so the clients will have a copy. 3. Stay with the family after the geneticist leaves to interpret. 4. Prepare the family with a list of common medical terms used to explain the disorder.
To avoid making calculation errors, it is important to _________ units when using conversion
factors. A. add B. cancel C. cross-multiply D. divide