The nurse was making a home visit after a young teenage girl gave birth to a 7-pound baby boy. The girl was living with her mother
With whom should the nurse discuss how to care for the new baby?
A. All the family members who happen to be home when the nurse visits
B. Both the infant's mother and the infant's grandmother
C. The infant's grandmother, who will probably be giving most of his care
D. The new young mother, who is the one responsible for the infant
ANS: B
You might also like to view...
Which structure is located in the left lower quadrant of the abdomen?
a. Liver b. Duodenum c. Gallbladder d. Sigmoid colon
The nurse is caring for a patient with a bone tumor. The nurse provides education that teaches the patient to implement measures to reduce the risk for pathologic fractures. What intervention will assist the patient in fracture prevention?
A) Strive to achieve the maximum weight-bearing capabilities. B) Instruct the patient to strengthen the affected muscles through weight training. C) Support the affected extremity with external supports (splints). D) Limit the use of reliance of on assistive devices.
Of the many topics that may be taught to patients or caregivers about home wound care, which one is the most significant in preventing wound infections?
A) taking medications as prescribed C) thorough hand hygiene B) proper intake of food and fluids D) adequate sleep and rest
A 14-year-old with cystic fibrosis suddenly becomes noncompliant with the medication regime. The intervention by the nurse that would most likely improve compliance would be to
1. give the child a computer-animatedgame that presents information on the management of cystic fibrosis. 2. arrange for the physician to sit downand talk to the child about the risks related to noncompliance with medications.et up a meeting with some olderteens with cystic fibrosis who have been managing their disease effectively. 4. discuss with the child's parents theprivileges that can be taken away, such as cell phone,if compliance fails to improve.