While making a follow-up home visit to a client in her first postpartum week, the nurse notes that she has lost 5 pounds. Which of the following would be the most likely reason for the weight loss?
A) Diuresis
B) Lactation
C) Blood loss
D) Nausea
A
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From which disorder of the adrenal cortex is the patient suffering? A) Hyperaldosteronism B) Adrenocortical hyperfunction C) Androgen-producing tumors D) Adrenal hyperplasia
A client is concerned about her risk for breast cancer. Following the initial history, the nurse identifies which of the following as a high risk factor for breast cancer?
A. History of late menarche and early menopause B. Sister with premenopausal breast cancer C. Mother with fibrocystic breast disease D. Multiparity
What might be a problem for the nurse making home visits? Select all that apply
A. Assessing the client may be more complex when family and environmental factors are considered in the assessment. B. The nurse may be unable to care for as many clients because of the time lost in transportation. C. Clients may expect more individualized care when in their own home. D. Teaching may be more time-consuming when both the client and the family are involved. E. The nurse may sometimes be concerned for personal safety. F. There may be difficult to control distractions, such as noisy children.
A nurse working in the nursery notes that a newborn is having frequent episodes of apnea lasting 10 to 15 seconds without any changes in color or decreases in heart rate. Which intervention would be the most appropriate?
1. Continue to observe and call the healthcare provider if the apnea lasts longer than 20 seconds. 2. Suction the mouth and nares. 3. Call the healthcare provider immediately. 4. Turn the newborn to the right side.