Jeff is a single, noncustodial parent in the post divorce phase. He will be hospitalized for several days following surgery. Which primary concern of Jeff's should the nurse anticipate during this time?
1. Mourning the loss of his nuclear family
2. Wondering how to deal with his spouse's extended family
3. Attempting to restructure the relationship with his former spouse
4. Finding ways to continue to effectively parent his child
Answer: 4. Finding ways to continue to effectively parent his child
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a. Ask to switch the assignment. b. Check the mask for a tight seal. c. Borrow a mask from a co-worker. d. Use the mask if damage is minor.
The nurse is visiting a client with AIDS in the home setting. The nurse plans to provide instruction to the family after noticing that:
1. the family washes the clients clothes in a 10% bleach solution. 2. the family washes all dinner dishes in hot, soapy water. 3. the family wears gloves when cleaning the bathroom. 4. the client is caring for the family cat.
As a nurse, you rate a patient's pain on a scale from severe to low. This results in which type of scale?
A. interval B. ratio C. ordinal D. nominal
During a home visit, a new mother who is breastfeeding complains that her nipples are sore and cracked. Which measures should the nurse suggest? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Alternate the baby's nursing positions throughout the day. 2. Bring the baby close to feed so the baby does not pull on the breast. 3. Avoid placing the areola in the baby's mouth. 4. Insert a finger between the infant's gums to break the latch before removing from the breast. 5. Wash the breasts with warm water, and avoid drying soaps.