A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is primigravid and is scheduled to have an abdominal ultrasound.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"I will drink water before the test until my bladder feels full.”
"I can't have anything to eat after midnight.”
"I won't apply perfumed lotion to my abdomen before the test.”
"I need to take a stool softener the night before the test.”
The Correct Answer is A
“I will drink water before the test until my bladder feels full.” Drinking water before an abdominal ultrasound is usually recommended to ensure a full bladder.
Choice B is incorrect because fasting for 8-12 hours before an abdominal ultrasound is usually recommended.
Choice C is incorrect because there is no information found that suggests avoiding perfumed lotion on the abdomen before an abdominal ultrasound.
Choice D is incorrect because there is no information found that suggests taking a stool softener before an abdominal ultrasound.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
During phototherapy, one or more lights will be placed above the newborn.
The newborn will be undressed except for a diaper and placed on their back to absorb the most light.
Eye covers will be used to protect their eyes from the light.
Choice A) is not correct because glucose water is not mentioned as necessary during phototherapy.
Choice B) is not correct because the newborn should be undressed except for a
diaper during therapy.
Choice D) is not correct because applying lotion to the newborn’s skin is not mentioned as necessary during phototherapy.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A nurse caring for a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and has methicillin- resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) should initiate Contact Precautions.
Choice A is incorrect because Droplet Precautions are not necessary for MRSA.
Choice B is incorrect because a Protective Environment is not necessary for MRSA.
Choice D is incorrect because Airborne Precautions are not necessary for MRSA.
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