A client in her first trimester is concerned about how weight gain will affect her appearance and questions the nurse concerning dietary restrictions.

How much weight gain should the nurse point out will be safe for this client with a low BMI?

A nurse is reviewing contraception options for four clients.

The nurse should identify which of the following clients as having a contraindication to oral contraceptives.

A nurse is counseling a client diagnosed with bulimia nervosa about the symptom of tooth enamel deterioration.

Which explanation for this complication of bulimia nervosa should the nurse provide?

Mary is a one-month-old infant.

When reviewing Mary's chart, the nurse confirms that at birth, Mary received what vaccine?

A nurse is preparing to administer prophylactic eye ointment to a newborn to prevent ophthalmia neonatorum.

Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering?

The nurse is discussing teenage substance use with a group of caregivers of adolescent children.

Which statement made by the caregivers is most accurate regarding substance use disorders in teens?

A pregnant woman is experiencing nausea in the early morning.

What recommendations would the nurse offer to alleviate this symptom?

The nursing instructor is preparing to illustrate the various changes between the nonpregnant and pregnant female bodies.

The instructor should point out that the blood volume in the pregnant woman can increase by what percentage?

A pregnant vegan reports eating lots of dark green leafy vegetables, legumes, citrus fruits, and berries.

To ensure that her infant's nervous system will develop properly, what foods should the nurse recommend that she add to her diet?

The nurse assesses the initial lochia post-delivery which is known as:

A nurse is caring for a client who has depression and states that she is too tired to get out of bed or dress.

Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?