The nurse explains to the pregnant patient that one of the true medical contraindications to breastfeeding is:
1. The mother is HIV-positive.
2. Multiple births
3. The father wants to be involved in feeding the newborn.
4. Pregnant mother
1. The mother is HIV-positive.
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A nurse is providing care for an elderly client whose analgesia has been ordered by the IV route. While reviewing the client's medication administration record, the nurse observes that the dosage range differs from that of most young adult clients
What is the most likely rationale for this difference? A) Older adults are often more susceptible to toxic drug effects than younger adults B) Older adults typically require higher doses than younger adults to achieve a therapeutic effect C) Older adults tend to absorb drugs into their adipose tissue, requiring lower doses D) Older adults benefit from more frequent administration of lower doses of drugs
Which intervention(s) by the nurse might help the patient maintain a sense of personhood during hospitalization? Assume that all are culturally appropriate. Choose all that apply
1) Addressing the patient by his first name 2) Making eye contact if it is comfortable for the patient 3) Always offering an explanation before beginning a procedure 4) Speaking to others about the patient so that the patient can hear you
The nurse is developing a teaching plan for parents who need genetic counseling. Which statement by a parent indicates the need for further education?
1. "All the chromosomes are the same size in males and females alike." 2. "Half of the sets of chromosomes come from the mother and the other half comes from the father." 3. "The 23rd pair of chromosomes will determine if our child will be male or female." 4. "One Y chromosome and one X sex chromosome will produce a male child."
Which task is appropriate for the nurse to delegate to a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)?
a. Complete the initial admission assessment and plan of care. b. Document teaching completed before a diagnostic procedure. c. Instruct a patient about low-fat, reduced sodium dietary restrictions. d. Obtain bedside blood glucose on a patient before insulin administration.