The nurse is providing nutritional counseling to a new client who is breast-feeding her newborn. The nurse instructs the client that her calorie needs need to increase by approximately how many calories a day?
1. 100
2. 300
3. 500
4. 1000
3
Rationale: If the client is breast-feeding, her calorie needs increase by approximately 500 cal/day. The client should also be instructed regarding the need for increased fluids and the need for prenatal vitamins and iron supplements.
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1. Facilitative intimacy. 2. Self-disclosure. 3. Interdependence. 4. Social superficiality.
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a. Red drainage from the catheter b. Limited intake of fluids c. A sodium-restricted diet d. Incisional drainage
While performing perineal care for a female patient who has been recently admitted to the hospital, the nurse notes that the patient's pattern of pubic hair growth is more characteristic of a male's pattern of hair growth
The nurse should know that this could possibly be attributed to: A) A fungal infection of the pubic hair follicles B) Chronic urinary incontinence C) A genitourinary disorder D) An endocrine disorder
SPIM is defined as which of the following?
1. Unsolicited messages 2. Personal instant messaging 3. Solicited messages 4. Wiki responses