The nurse is working with a pregnant client who has six children. The ages of the children range from six months to twelve years of age. An example of health restoration when working with this client would include education regarding:

1. Prenatal care.
2. Appropriate nutrition.
3. Dental hygiene.
4. Effective contraception to prevent subsequent pregnancies.


Answer: 4
Explanation: 4. Health restoration with respect to this client involves the use of an effective contraceptive to prevent subsequent pregnancies. Health restoration focuses on rehabilitation and preventing the recurrence of health problems. Areas in which tertiary prevention are particularly warranted include pregnancy. Appropriate nutrition, dental hygiene, and prenatal care would be health promotion strategies.

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The patient's husband is very upset because his wife, who is near death, has dyspnea and restlessness. The nurse explains to him that there are some ways to decrease her discomfort, including:

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A new mother is concerned about a mass on the newborn's head. The nurse assesses this to be a cephalhematoma based on which characteristics? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected

Select all that apply. 1. The mass appeared on the second day after birth. 2. The mass appears larger when the newborn cries. 3. The head appears asymmetrical. 4. The mass appears on only one side of the head. 5. The mass overrides the suture line.

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