The parent of a newborn infant calls the pediatrician's office to report that the baby wakes up every 2 hours and only takes about 2 ounces of formula before going back to sleep. What instruction should the nurse give this parent?
A)
Offer the baby less formula to prevent waste.
B)
Continue to feed the baby with this "on demand" schedule.
C)
Make the baby wait at least 3 hours between feedings.
D)
When the baby gets sleepy during feeding, use techniques such as moving around and tickling to encourage wakefulness.
B
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a. their belief systems and worship practices. b. a relationship to a higher being or life force. c. a sense of connectedness. d. the awareness of one's inner self.
The midwife performs a vaginal exam and determines that the fetal head is at a ?2 station. As the nurse, you know that birth:
1. Is imminent. 2. Is likely to occur in 1–2 hours. 3. Will occur later in the shift. 4. Is difficult to predict.
A nurse is developing a written contract. Which areas would most likely be included in this document? (Select all that apply.)
a. Number of students involved in the pro-ject b. Client and consultant goals c. Time commitments d. Intervention strategies suggested e. Educational preparation of those involved
The nurse notes that the client's blood pressure is substantially higher than it was on their last annual checkup. On questioning, the nurse learns that the client has been taking herbal therapy
The nurse understand that which of the following herbs is a central nervous stimulant that can cause a rise in blood pressure? 1. Calamus 2. Ginseng 3. Feverfew 4. Ephedra