The nurse is providing instructions for a woman who has just had intrauterine contraception inserted. What is essential for the nurse to teach the client?

1. To palpate her lower abdomen each month to check the patency of the device
2. To remain on bed rest for 24 hours after insertion of the device
3. To report any pain during intercourse to the physician
4. To insert spermicidal jelly within 4 hours of every sexual encounter


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Explanation: 3. The client should report any pain during intercourse to the physician. This can be due to an infection.

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A. "I'm glad this therapy can be given in my home." B. "I hope I don't get HIV or AIDS from this treatment." C. "Receiving treatment at home is less expensive than in the hospital." D. "We will be sure to give this drug on the same schedule as I received it in the hospital."

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To empower caregivers of children to make decisions about their child's care, the health care provider most needs to:

a. assess family decision making in the past b. provide needed education and knowledge for the family c. tell the family they are in charge of decisions d. initially make difficult decisions and let the family make easier ones

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When making the bed,

A) do not shake the linen to avoid spreading germs. B) shake the sheets vigorously to remove wrinkles. C) shake the dirty linen to remove debris. D) shake the blankets daily to air them.

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Double check your answer by calculating the total amount of CHO, protein, and fat Mrs. M will receive with the formula and flow rates you determined. Compare these values with your original calculations in question 28 . Show all work

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