A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is 3 days postoperative following a cesarean birth. Which of the following client statements indicates to the nurse that further teaching is needed??

"I am likely to have a fever during the first week I am home."

"I will call my provider if I have discharge from my incision."

"I should not have unrelieved pain in my abdomen."

"I will resume taking my prenatal vitamins."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A.   Having a fever during the first week at home is not a normal or expected finding and may indicate an infection, requiring further assessment.
B.   Contacting the provider for incisional discharge is a proper response.
C. Not having unrelieved pain in the abdomen is an appropriate expectation.
D.   Resuming prenatal vitamins is a normal postoperative recommendation.

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Correct Answer is ["A","D","E"]

Explanation

A. Hepatitis B immunization is typically administered soon after birth for protection.
B. Hib immunization is usually given later and not immediately after birth.
C. Lidocaine gel is not routinely used on the umbilical stump.
D. Vitamin K injection is commonly given to prevent bleeding disorders in newborns.
E. Antibiotic ointment to both eyes prevents eye infections that can be caused by bacteria transmitted from the mother during delivery.

A. Vitamin K is not initially synthesized because of a sterile bowel at birth B. Vitamin K is responsible for the breakdown of bilirubin and the prevention of jaundice. C. Vitamin K is important in the production of white blood cells D. Vitamin K is important in the production of red blood cells

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for blood clotting. Newborns have low levels of vitamin K because they do not have the intestinal bacteria that produce it. Therefore, they are given an injection of vitamin K shortly after birth to prevent bleeding disorders.
B. Vitamin K is not crucial for the breakdown of bilirubin.
C. Vitamin K primarily plays a role in blood clotting, not the production of white blood cells.
D. Vitamin K is not directly involved in the production of red blood cells.

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A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is 3 days postoperative following a cesarean birth. Which of the following client statements indicates to the nurse that further teaching is needed??

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