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Whole milk cannot be substituted for formula because it does not meet an infant's requirements for which nutrients?-fat and calcium-vit C and iron-thiamine and sodium-protein and carbs
a client abuses alcohol during pregnancy. Which condtion would the nurse anticipate to see in the newborn?-stillbirth-heart defects-growth delay-multiple defects
which dietary habit in a pregnant woman would require the nurse to provide additional education?-drinking 1 L of water every day-taking a daily prenatal vitamin-avoiding deli meat and unwashed produce-drinking one small cup of caffeinated coffee each day.
which recommendation would the nurse make to a new breast feeding mother who asks how to care for her nipples?-put lanolin cream on the nipples after breastfeeding-apply vit e gel to the nipples before breastfeeding-use soap and water to clean the breasts and nipples at least once a day-spread breast milk on the nipples after the feeding and allow them to air-dry.
One hour after giving birth to an 8- pound infant a client's lochia rubra has increased from small to large and her fundus is boggy despite massage. The client's pulse is 84 beats/minute and blood pressure is 156/96. The healthcare provider prescribes Methergine 0.2 mg IM x 1. What action should the nurse take immediately?
Labor for nulli para vs multi para
which factor may alter the absorption of meds taken orally during pregancy?-delayed gastrointestinal emptying-a reduced glomerular filtration rate-developing fetal placental circulation-increasing serum transaminases
The nurse instructs a postpartum client on the admin of an iron supplement. Which drink selected by the client indicates the teaching was effective?-milk -water-cream soda-cranberry juice
which instuction would the nurse give to the pregnant client with anemia?-take an iron and calcium supplement together daily-drink OJ with an iron supplement-include fresh fruit at every meal-include 4 servings of calcium rich foods daily
In evaluating the respiratory effort of a one-hour-old infant using the Silverman-anderson Index, the nurse determines the infant has synchronized chest and abdominal movement, just visible lower chest retractions, just visible xiphoid retractions, minimal and transient nasal flaring, and an expiratory grunt heard only on auscultation. What Silverman-Anderson score should the nurse assign to this infant?
a woman comes into the clinic and states that she is thinking about becoming pregnant. which can the woman do to improve the health of her baby before she becomes pregnant. -elimate coffee-start running 3 miles a day-start taking prenatal vitavoid fish in her diet.
The nurse is preparing to give an enema to a laboring client. Which client requires the most caution when carrying out this procedure?A. A gravida 6, para 5 who is 38 years of age and in early labor.B. A 37-week primigravida who presents at 100% effacement, 3 cm cervical dilatation, and a -1 station.C. A gravida 2, para 1 who is at 1 cm cervical dilatation and a 0 station admitted for induction of labor due to post dates.D. A 40-week primigravida who is at 6 cm cervical dilatation and the presenting part is not engaged.
twenty fours hours after admission to the newborn nursery, a full term male infant develops localized edema on the right side of his head. Which answer accurately reflects the nurse's understanding of the variation of an accumulation of blood between the periosteum and the skull that does not cross the suture line?
The nurse identifies crepitus when examining the chest of a newborn who was delivered vaginally. Which further assessment should the nurse perform?
The nurse attempts to help an unmarried teenager deal with her feelings following a spontaneous abortion at 8-weeks gestation. What type of emotional response should the nurse anticipate?
The nurse identifies which physiological alteration associated with pregnancy that may change the client's response to medication?-decreased glomerular filtration rate-longer gastrointestinal emptying time-increased secretion of hydrochloric acid-development of fetal placental circulation
What action should the nurse implement when preparing to measure the fundal height of a pregnant client?
which response would the nurse give to a new mother who asks if she needs to alter her diet to breast feed?-eat as you have been during your pregnany-drink a lot of milk the added calcium will help you make milk-your body produces the milk your baby need as a result of the vigrous suckling-you'll need greater amounts of the same foods you ve been eating and more fluids.
which nutrient deficiency in the pregnant adolescents may result in decreased birthweight as a consequence of low bone mineral density in the fetus?-zinc-iron-calcium-folic acid
The nurse is caring for a preterm neonate with physiological jaudice who requires phototherapy. Which is the physiological mechanism of the therapy?-stimulates the liver to dispose of the bilirubin-breaks down the bilirubin into a conjugated form-facilitates the execration of bilirubin by activating vitamin K-dissolves the bilirubin allowing it to be excreted by the skin