1. Angelina, a breast-feeding client is diagnosed with mastitis. Which nursing intervention would be most helpful to her? a. Instructing her to breast-feed the neonate at least every 4 hours b. Teaching her to apply a cold compress to the affected breast after each feeding c. Recommending that she wear a special brassiere when breast-feeding […]
View Questions 1. Answer: B Rationale: The squeezing action of the contractions during labor enhances fetal lung maturity. Infants who aren’t subjected to contractions are at an increased risk for developing respiratory distress. The type of birth has nothing to do with temperature or glucose stability, and acrocyanosis is a normal finding. 2. Answer: D […]
1. Baby James, born by elective cesarean section to a 25-year-old mother weighs 3,265 g (7 lb, 3 oz). Nurse Lucia places the newborn under the warmer unit. In addition to routine assessments, the nurse should closely monitor this newborn for which of the following? a. Temperature instability due to type of birth b. Respiratory […]
MANILA, Philippines—A total of 29,711 out of 84,287 passed the Nurse Licensure Examination given by the Board of Nursing in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Dagupan, Davao, Ilocos Sur, Iloilo, La Union, Legazpi, Lucena, Nueva Ecija, Pagadian, Pampanga, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga in December, the Professional Regulation Commission said. The […]
Nursing Interventions: Nephrotic Syndrome Administer medications, such as diuretics, antibiotics, and corticosteroids as ordered. Ask dietitian to plan a low-sodium diet with moderate amounts of protein. Provide meticulous skin care to combat the edema that usually occurs with nephrotic syndrome. Encourage activity and exercise and provide antiembolism stockings as ordered. Frequently check the patient’s urine […]
Nursing Interventions: Peptic Ulcers Support the patient emotionally and offer reassurance. Administer prescribed medications. Provide six small meals a day or small hourly meals as ordered. Schedule care so that the patient gets plenty of rest. Monitor the effectiveness of administered medications, and also watch for adverse reactions. Assess the patient’s nutritional status and the […]
Recent Comments