An 8-week-old infant has been diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux. The
nurse is teaching the infant’s mother to care for the infant at home. Which
one of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate regarding the
infant’s home care?
A. “Lay the infant flat on her left side after feeding.”
B. “Feed the infant every 4 hours with half-strength formula.”
C. “Antacids need to be given an hour before feeding.”
D. “Play activities should be carried out before instead of after feedings.”
Correct Answer:
D Section:
Question Set B
Explanation
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(A) Elevating the child’s head to a 30-degree angle is the recommended
position for gastroesophageal reflux. The supine position predisposes the
child to aspiration. (B) Small, frequent feedings with thickened formula are
recommended to minimize vomiting. (C) Antacids should be given at the
same time as the feeding to improve their buffering action. (D) The infant
should be kept still after feedings to reduce the risk of vomiting and
aspiration. Vigorous activities should be carried out before feedings.
QUESTION 2
A 24-year-old woman who is gravida 1 reports, “I can’t take iron pills
because they make me sick.” She continues, “My bowels aren’t moving
either.” In counseling her based on these complaints, the nurse’s most
appropriate response would be, “It would be beneficial for you to eat . . .
A. prunes.”
B. green leafy vegetables.”
C. red meat.”
D. eggs.”
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A Section:
Questions Set F
Explanation
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
(A) Prunes provide fiber to decrease constipation and are an excellent
source of dietary iron, as the prenatal client is not taking her supplemental
iron and iron-deficiency anemia is common during pregnancy.
(B) Green leafy vegetables provide a source of fiber and iron; however, prunes
are a better source of both.
(C) Red meat is a good iron source but will not address the constipation
problem. (D) Eggs are a good iron source but do not address the
constipation problem.
QUESTION 3
When evaluating a client with symptoms of shock, it is important for the
nurse to differentiate between neurogenic and hypovolemic shock. The
symptoms of neurogenic shock differ from hypovolemic shock in that:
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