A postpartal woman is prescribed an antibiotic because of endometritis. Her breastfed infant should be observed particularly for which of the following?
A) Decreased sleep levels and increased appetite
B) Jaundice that does not respond to phototherapy
C) Irritability and loss of appetite
D) Signs of thrush and easy bruising
D
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The nurse is preparing a woman for discharge following a left radical mastectomy. Important teaching for this client includes:
1. Abstaining from sex for at least 6-8 weeks following surgery. 2. Resuming her oral birth control medication immediately. 3. Range of motion exercises for the involved arm. 4. Use of a splint for the involved arm until the tissue fully heals.
A patient has a recent diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis and is undergoing diagnostic testing to determine pancreatic islet cell function. The nurse should anticipate what diagnostic test?
A) Glucose tolerance test B) ERCP C) Pancreatic biopsy D) Abdominal ultrasonography
The nurse is caring for a patient who has been experiencing difficulty voiding since her vaginal birth. The patient voices concern to the nurse. What information should be provided to the patient?
A) The delivery can cause perineal swelling B) A neurogenic bladder results from local anesthesia C) A urinary tract infection results from the birth process D) Catheterization is necessary for 1 week
It is important for the nurse to have knowledge of the principles of growth and development to better understand the behaviours and responses of clients from different age groups
The nurse recognizes that which one of the following statements about growth and development is correct? a. Development ends with adolescence. b. Growth refers to qualitative events. c. Developmental tasks are age-related achievements. d. Cognitive theories focus on emotional development.