A nurse is providing teaching to a postpartum client who has a prescription for a rubella immunization.
Which of the following client statements indicates understanding of the teaching?
"I will receive a series of three immunizations and each one will be a month apart.”
"I will report joint pain that develops after the immunization to my provider immediately.”
"I should avoid becoming pregnant for at least 1 month following the immunization.”
"I should avoid breastfeeding for 2 weeks following the immunization.”
The Correct Answer is C
Rubella vaccine is a live atenuated vaccine and women should avoid pregnancy for at least 28 days after receiving the vaccine.
Choice A is incorrect because the rubella vaccine is given as a single dose, not a series of three immunizations.
Choice B is incorrect because joint pain is a common side effect of the rubella vaccine and does not need to be reported immediately to the provider.
Choice D is incorrect because breastfeeding is not contraindicated following rubella immunization.
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Related Questions
Correct Answer is A, B, C, D
Explanation
The correct answer is A, B, C, D.
The nurse should plan to perform the following actions in this order:
A. Ask the client to lie on her back and with her knees flexed.
B. Position one hand around the top of the client’s fundus and one hand just above the client’s symphysis pubis.
C. Rotate the upper hand to massage the client’s uterus while using slight downward pressure to compress the fundus.
D. Observe the client’s perineum for the passage of clots and the amount of
bleeding.
Fundal massage is performed to stimulate uterine contractions and prevent
postpartum hemorrhage.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Broccoli is a good source of calcium for vegans.
Choice B is incorrect because bananas are not mentioned as a good source of calcium for vegans.
Choice C is incorrect because avocados are not mentioned as a good source of calcium for vegans.
Choice D is incorrect because potatoes are not mentioned as a good source of calcium for vegans.
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