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MATERNAL 1. A nurse is reinforcing teaching about newborn home safety precautions with a group of new mothers. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? "Crib slats should be no more than 2.25 inches apart." 2. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at 16 weeks of gestation, has diabetes mellitus, and has a BMI of 31. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the teaching? "My intake should...

Maternal A nurse in a woman's health clinic is providing teaching about nutritionalintake to a client who is at 8 weeks of gestation. The nurse should instruct the client to increase her daily intake of which of the following nutrients? Calcium The recommendation for calcium intake during pregnancy is the same as that for women who are not pregnant: 1,300 mg/day for women younger than 19 years old and 1,000 mg/day for women between the ages of 19 and 50 years old. Vitamin E The re...

Maternal A nurse is performing a vaginal exam on a client who is in active labor. The nurse notesthe umbilical cord protruding through the cervix. Which of the following actions shouldthe nurse take? Administer oxytocin to the client via intravenous infusion. Apply oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula. Prepare for insertion of an intrauterine pressure catheter. Assist the client into the knee-chest position. 1. A nurse is assessing a newborn who is 48 hr old and is experiencing opioid wi...

Management of Surgical Unit The nurse manager is the charge nurse on a busy surgical unit in a major metropolitan hospital. The charge nurse is working with a team composed of registered nurses (RNs), practical nurses (PNs), and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs). The charge nurse for the previous night shift is giving verbal report to Ms. Hatch and the oncoming staff nurses. During the report, one of the UAPs interrupts to state that a client is vomiting. How should Ms. Hatch respond...

Management of an Oncology Unit RN Case Study This scenario demonstrates leadership and management on an oncology unit. Using effective leadership skills, the charge nurse demonstrates skill in priority setting, delegation, supervision, and client care assignments. Students on the oncology unit have the opportunity to observe effective communication and team collaboration resulting in the provision of safe client care. Ms. Young asks the nurse about the lab data and the nurse responds by s...

Management of a Pediatric Unit Which phone message requires the most immediate response by Ms. Sanku? A school social worker who is reporting that a local teenager who often hangs out around the clinic has made death threats and expressed thoughts of suicide. Which situation requires the most immediate follow-up by the nurse? A mother expressing concern that her baby refuses to take formula, stating that the infant's "soft spot" seems more sunken. Which child requires the most immedi...

Management of a Medical Unit RN Case Study The nurse manager is the 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. charge nurse on a general medical unit that includes five telemetry-monitored rooms. The nursing staff includes experienced nurses, newly-licensed nurses, practical nurses (PNs), unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs), and a unit secretary. Each newly-licensed nurse has an assigned staff nurse as a preceptor. In addition to the nursing staff, a respiratory therapist, case manager, and pharmacist are ...

LPN HESI MATERNAL Which physiological cause(s) for constipation during pregnancy should the practical nurse (PN) explain to a client in the first trimester? (Select all that apply.) 1. Displacement of the colon. 2. Tightening of the anal sphincter. 3. Change in nutrient absorption. 4. Shifting of liver placement. 5. Decrease in peristalsis. 6. Increase bile production. 1. Displacement of the colon. 5. Decrease in peristalsis. During pregnancy, the enlarging uterus compresses and disp...

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Section 1 Nursing Process: Assessment The nurse admits Raymond to a private room at the end of the hall. According to hospital protocol, the nurse puts on a mask before starting the admission process. Raymond tells the nurse that his significant other is downstairs and that he would like for him to stay in the room with him. How should the nurse respond? "Your healthcare provider (HCP) wants you to get some rest." Raymond is requesting an opportunity for psychosocial support, which sh...