A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about the care of their newborn’s umbilical cord

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about the care of their newborn’s umbilical cord. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A.“I should keep the cord covered with my baby’s diaper.” B.“I should clean the cord with antibacterial soap with each diaper change. C.“I should notify

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What is all this of cicadas lately in the United States? You might be wondering why the media has featured it. but in fact. the discussion about cicadas has emerged about as predictably as the cicadas themselves from their underground refuge. Let’s get oriented with some background on cicadas. What is a cicada? A typical

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The nurse is caring for a client who delivered 6 hours ago. Assessment findings

The nurse is caring for a client who delivered 6 hours ago. Assessment findings reveal a boggy uterus that is displaced above and to the right of the umbilicus. Which action should the nurse take? A.Encourage voiding B.Notify healthcare provider C.Inspect the perineal pad D.Monitor vital signs The appropriate action for the nurse to take

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The practical nurse (PN) applies and then releases pressure to a client’s fingernail as seen in the photo

The practical nurse (PN) applies and then releases pressure to a client’s fingernail as seen in the photo. Normal nail color returns in 2 seconds. Which action should the PN take? A.Report abnormal findings to the charge nurse. B.Observe for blanching of the nailbed. C.Repeat the process with a different nailbed. D.Document the capillary refill

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A nurse is preparing to perform a fundal massage for a postpartum client who is experiencing uterine atony

A nurse is preparing to perform a fundal massage for a postpartum client who is experiencing uterine atony. In which order should the nurse plan to perform the following actions? 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

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A nurse is reinforcing teaching about umbilical cord care with a client who is postpartum

A nurse is reinforcing teaching about umbilical cord care with a client who is postpartum.Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A.Cleanse the area around the cord with baby oil each day. B.Do not immerse the newborn’s abdomen in water until the cord is dry. C.The stump should fall off in 10 to

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