A nurse is caring for a client following a vaginal delivery of a term fetal demise. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
"You should name the baby so she can have an identity.”
"If you don't hold the baby, it will make letting go much harder.”
"I'm sure you will be able to have another baby when you're ready.”
"You can bathe and dress your baby if you'd like to.”
The Correct Answer is D
A nurse caring for a client following a vaginal delivery of a term fetal demise should offer the client the option to bathe and dress their baby if they would like to.
Choice A is incorrect because it is not appropriate for the nurse to suggest that the client should name the baby.
Choice B is incorrect because it is not appropriate for the nurse to suggest that not holding the baby will make letting go much harder.
Choice C is incorrect because it is not appropriate for the nurse to make assumptions about future pregnancies.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Terbutaline is a medication that can cause serious side effects such as ante (low blood pressure).
A blood pressure reading of 88/58 mm Hg is considered low and could be a sign
of hypotension.
The nurse should withhold the medication and report this finding to the provider.
Choice B is not an answer because a urinary output of 40 mL/hr is within the
normal range.
Choice Cis not an answer because a fetal heart rate (FHR) of 120/min is within the normal range.
Choice Dis not an answer because a fasting blood glucose level of 75 mg/dL is
within the normal range.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Yellow exudate will form at the surgical site in 24 hours.
After a Plastibell circumcision, the penis might develop a yellow-ish discharge which is a normal side effect that should go away in a few days.
Choice A is incorrect because the foreskin may darken around the ring while it remains on the penis until it falls off naturally in 7-10 days.
Choice B is incorrect because the plastic ring remains on the penis until foreskin falls off naturally in 7-10 days.
Choice D is incorrect because there is no information found that suggests making sure the newborn’s diaper is snug after a Plastibell circumcision.
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