A 21-year-old mother who has decided not to breast-feed is seeking advice about formula-feeding for her newborn son before leaving the hospital. At which time should the nurse teach the new mother to burp the baby?
A) After every 0.5 oz
B) After every ounce
C) After every feeding
D) Only when the infant appears to be in discomfort
Ans: A
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The nurse is preparing patient teaching for a diabetic patient who is to begin pramlintide acetate (Symlin) therapy, which will be taken in addition to insulin. What is the priority nursing instruction to include in this teaching plan?
A) "The drug is injected subcutaneously immediately before a major meal." B) "The drug has a rapid onset of action." C) "Inject the drug at least 2 inches away from any insulin injection site." D) "Do not combine the drug with insulin in the same syringe."
A woman aged 48 years comes to the clinic because she has discovered a lump in her breast. The diagnosis is positive for breast cancer. The woman asks you when her teenage daughters should begin mammography. What is your best advice?
A) Age 28 years B) Age 35years C) Age 38 years D) Age 40 years
Education for a patient receiving a cholesterol-lowering medication would include:
a. "This medication will take over for other interventions you have been trying in order to decrease your cholesterol." b. "It is important for you to make up your dose if you miss one in order to maintain therapeutic blood levels." c. "Stop taking the medication if you develop nausea and vomiting." d. "You should continue your exercise program in order to increase your high-density lipoprotein (HDL) serum levels."