During a follow-up visit, a female client who underwent a mastectomy asks the nurse if she can work in her backyard or at least do some household work. Which of the following advice should the nurse give the client?
A) Avoid working altogether.
B) Wear gloves and protective clothing to avoid any injuries.
C) Increase the frequency of follow-up visits if she works.
D) Avoid working in the backyard but do some household chores.
B
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a. hyperthermia. c. tachypnea. b. agranulocytosis. d. diaphoresis.
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a. The tradition of restricting the laboring woman to clear liquids and ice chips is being challenged because regional anesthesia is used more often than general anesthesia. b. Intravenous (IV) fluids usually are necessary to ensure that the laboring woman stays hydrated. c. Routine use of an enema empties the rectum and is very helpful for producing a clean, clear delivery. d. When a nulliparous woman experiences the urge to defecate, it often means birth will follow quickly.
A woman gave birth to a healthy 7 pound, 13 ounce infant girl. The nurse suggests that the woman place the infant to her breast within 15 minutes after birth
The nurse knows that breastfeeding would be effective during the first 30 minutes after birth because this is the: 1. transitional period. 2. first period of reactivity. 3. organizational stage. 4. second period of reactivity.
After teaching a class about formal and informal roles of group members, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the class identifies which of the following as a formal role? Select all that apply
A) Coordinator B) Leader C) Member D) Harmonizer E) Information seeker