The postpartum client who is being discharged from the hospital experienced severe postpartum depression after her last birth. What should the nurse include in the plan of follow-up care for this client?
1. One visit from a homecare nurse, to take place in 2 days
2. Two visits from a public health nurse over the next month
3. An appointment with a mental health counselor
4. Follow-up with the obstetrician in 6 weeks
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Explanation: 3. Postpartum depression has a high recurrence rate. Women with a history of postpartum psychosis or depression or other risk factors may benefit from a referral to a mental health professional for counseling during pregnancy or postpartum.
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A patient's chief complaint is an initial incident of vomiting followed by the onset of abdominal pain that has lasted more than 3 hours
To examine the patient's abdominal pain, you apply firm pressure to his abdomen for 4 seconds with your hand at a 90° angle and your fingers extended. After you release the pressure, the patient complains of pain at the pressure site, indicating a. referred rebound tenderness. c. direct rebound tenderness. b. localized pain. d. positive Cullen's sign.
In which case might the nurse expect the state to deny a patient's right of refusal for medical treatment?
1. The patient has an illness that poses a threat to public health if left untreated. 2. A competent adult refuses a blood transfusion based on religious belief. 3. The patient refuses treatment to slow the advancement of an inoperable brain tumor. 4. The patient's insurance refuses to pay if treatments are refused.
Which option illustrates the manager's role in supporting effective communication?
1. The manager should always use reassuring statements with the staff. 2. The manager should use selective listening when talking to staff about problems. 3. The manager should always reach forward and touch the staff member when delivering feedback. 4. The manager should inquire further into situations that seem vague or confusing.