You are assisting a patient with deep-breathing and coughing exercises. The person needs to exhale:
a. Through pursed lips
b. Though the mouth
c. Through the nose
d. Through a mouthpiece
A
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A mother delivered her baby at midnight and it is now 9 AM. She wants to sleep and asks the nurse to take care of the baby. What is this considered?
a. Fatigue from labor b. Normal "taking in" response c. Abnormal "taking in" response d. Risk for altered maternal-infant bonding
Which of the following is a result of hypothermia in the newborn?
a. Shivering to generate heat b. Decreased oxygen demands c. Increased glucose demands d. Decreased metabolic rate
In addition to lung or heart damage, a stab wound inflicted at or below nipple level may also cause damage to the:
1. Abdomen. 2. Trachea. 3. Larynx. 4. Urinary bladder.
The client complains of frequent urination at night since starting diuretic therapy. What should the nurse teach this client to alleviate this symptom?
1. Decrease fluid intake. 2. Increase sodium intake. 3. Don't worry; this is an expected effect. 4. Take the medication earlier in the day.