Another person tells the practical nurse (PN) that her 7-year-old child frequently wets the bed at night. Which information should the PN provide?
"Require the child to change the bed linens during the night."
"This really is nothing to worry about at this time."
"Try withholding fluids after supper and before bedtime."
"You should see a urologist to rule out any abnormalities."
The Correct Answer is C
The PN should provide the information that it may be helpful to **try withholding fluids after supper and before bedtime**. Bedwetting is common and often runs in families. It can be upsetting, but most children and young people will grow out of it³. It’s not unusual for kids to wet the bed at night. Known formally as pediatric enuresis, uncontrolled nighttime urination affects as many as 5% to 10% of 7-year-olds in the United States.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Newborns have a stump of the umbilical cord attached to their belly button which eventually falls off within 1-2 weeks. During this time, it is important to keep the area clean and dry to prevent infection. The PN should instruct the parents to clean the area with water and a clean cloth or cotton swab, and then gently pat the area dry with a clean towel. The parents should also be advised to avoid using any harsh soaps, lotions, or alcohol on the cord stump, as this can cause irritation or delay the healing process. It is not recommended to cover the cord stump with a sterile dressing unless specifically instructed to do so by a healthcare provider.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
The practical nurse (PN) should first massage the fundus and expel retained lochia and clots to help the uterus contract and prevent postpartum hemorrhage.
Taking the vital signs and opening the IV infusion rate of oxytocin (A) may be necessary but not as urgent as massaging the fundus.
Notifying the registered nurse (RN) that the client's bladder is distended (B) is not relevant to addressing the client's boggy and displaced fundus.
Putting the infant to breast to suckle and stimulate oxytocin secretion (C) is a valid intervention, but it is not the first priority when the client's fundus becomes boggy and displaced above the umbilicus.
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