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The nurse is caring for a client with morning sickness who is 8 weeks pregnant with her first child. What should the nurse advise the client to do to manage nausea?
eat an omelet for breakfast to ensure adequate protein intake eat foods served warm with moderate amounts of spices consume most of the daily fluid intake early in the day brush the teeth immediately after eating; this helps get the food taste out that may trigger nausea
The nurse is teaching an HIV-positive client who just delivered an HIV-positive full-term infant. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
“The antiviral medicines will cure my baby in about six months.” “There is a low risk of my baby transmitting the virus to household members.” “I should completely avoid breastfeeding my baby and purchase formula instead.” “Pneumonia and herpes simplex are common secondary infections my baby may develop.”
A mother brings her 6-month-old baby to the nurse practitioner for a routine well-baby check. Which behavior reported by the mother is concerning to the nurse?
looks at self in a mirror brings things to mouth does not laugh or make squealing sounds begins to sit without support
The nurse is caring for a pregnant client at 24 weeks. The client voids before the nurse measures the fundal height. Which finding by the nurse would be expected in assessment of this client?
a fundal height of 22 to 26 cm a fundal height of 27 to 30 cm a fundal height of 29 to 33 cm a fundal height of 31 to 34 cm
The nurse is teaching a client about dietary modifications to control hypertension. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
“I can have a cup of fresh fruit as a snack.” “Baked ham is a good dinner choice for me.” “I need to check the label for sodium in ketchup.” “I need to cut out frozen pizza as a fast meal option.”
The nurse educator is teaching a group of newly hired nurses about hospice and palliative care. Which statement by the group requires further clarification?
“Palliative care is not limited by specific time periods.” “Hospice clients have a prognosis of 6 months or less to live.” “Palliative care begins when curative treatments have been stopped.” “Hospice care is provided in 60- and 90-day periods and may continue if the client is eligible.”
The nurse is teaching the client about smoking cessation. Which client statement indicates a need for further teaching by the nurse?
“Social smoking can still be detrimental to my health.” “E-cigarettes can help me wean off nicotine so I can quit.” “Pack years are calculated by my packs per day multiplied by the number of years I’ve smoked.” “Nicotine replacement therapy along with a smoking cessation program is the most successful treatment.”
Mix and Match: Match the transmission-based precaution used with a disease.
Disease Precaution 1. measles contact 2. shingles droplet 3. tuberculosis droplet 4. mumps contact 5. diphtheria airborne 6. influenza contact 7. herpes simplex airborne 8. C. diff droplet 9. MRSA airborne
The nurse is performing discharge teaching to a client who gave birth to her first child. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
“I will put my baby to sleep on her tummy.” “My baby’s first visit to the doctor should be 3 to 5 days after birth.” “I should keep my baby in an approved car seat while riding in the car.” “I will keep the numbers of my pediatrician and the poison control center handy.”