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The nurse has completed a prenatal "During pregnancy it's safe for me to use my regular
class for women who are expecting herbal remedies."
their first babies. Which statement by a
pregnant woman indicates the need
for additional teaching?
Levofloxacin (Levaquin) is prescribed Delay taking her mineral supplements within 2 hours
for a woman who has been of each dose
experiencing urinary frequency and
burning for the past 24 hours. The
nurse concludes that the teaching
about this medication has been
understood when the client says that
she should:
A client asks the nurse at the family "You should use contraceptives, because ovulation
planning clinic whether contraception may occur without a period."
is needed while she is breastfeeding.
How should the nurse reply?
A 63-year-old woman with the You'll need to take it for 5 years, after which it will be
diagnosis of estrogen receptor- discontinued.
positive cancer of the breast
undergoes lumpectomy and radiation
therapy, and tamoxifen (Nolvadex) is
prescribed. The client asks the nurse
how long she will have to take the
medication. The nurse responds:
, A client with active genital herpes has "I have to wash my hands with soap and water before
a cesarean birth. The nurse teaches handling the baby."
the mother how to limit transmission
of the virus to her newborn. The nurse
concludes that the instructions have
been understood when the mother
states:
After a mastectomy, a client returns Inspect the bedclothes under the client's axillary area
from surgery with a closed suction for signs of drainage.
drainage system in place and a dry
sterile dressing covering the incision.
What should the nurse do when
observing this client for signs of
bleeding?
A 31-year-old client is seeking History of borderline hypertension
contraceptive information. Before
responding to the client's questions
about contraceptives, the nurse
obtains a health history. What factor in
the client's history indicates to the
nurse that oral contraceptives are
contraindicated?
A nurse is planning care with a client Surgical menopause
for the recovery period after a
laparoscopic hysterectomy and
bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy.
What should be included among the
changes that the client should expect
after surgery?
After a mastectomy or hysterectomy, "I feel washed out; there isn't much left for my family."
the client may feel incomplete as a
woman. Which statement causes the
nurse to realize that a client may be
experiencing this concern?