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Y Name: Jsanette Jones CoLLEGE OF NURSING

Program Associate of Science Degree in Nursing

Course

Number: NUR 254

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Cover Sheet

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Course Name: Concepts of Nursing: The Childbearing/Child Caring Family

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NUR

NUR

NUR

Exam

1 a\Versiona

I

EXMOUSSIONS I

The nurse

ispreparing

to

teach a client

about

thr

pregnancy.

Which

ofthe

following

decreases

or

o cardiovascular

changes

that

occur during

emains

unchanged?

a.

Heartrate.

5/]

Blood

pressure.

c. Cardiac

output.

d. Blood volume.

who

has

iron

deficiency

anemia.

Whicl

ided di

i

lient

e

  1. The nurse

has provided dietary

teaching forapregpaqt

cl

| o feciye

of

the f0||0WingpmeaI

options

selected

bythe

client indicates

that

teaching ha

Grilled steak, creamed spinach, and an apple.

b. Baked chicken breast and macaroni salad.

c. Oatmeal, whole-wheat toast, and jelly.

d. Grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup.

i S

  1. The nurse

is caring for

a client who is pregnant.

The first

day of the last menstrual

pengcé)

g.l:l:)b;va

October 11. Using

Naegele's rule,

the nurse calculates

the estimated

date of delivery

June 4.

a.

)

b. July4.

; d

@ July 18.

d. June 18.

The nurse is

caring fora

pregnant client

who is recently

diagnosed

with pica.

Which of the

following

hemoglobin (Hgb) levels should the nurse expect to find inthe client’s chart?

37

g/dL.

S

9 g/dL. ,}

12 gldL. ((&

16 g/dL.

2IGE

  1. The nurse is caring for aclient who is at 38 weeks gestation and inasupine position fora pelvic examination. The client reports feeling dizzy and nauseated, and upon assessment

her skin damp feels and cool. Which ofthe following actions should the nurse take first?

Turn the client on her side.

Elevate the client’s legs 20 degrees above her hips.

Take the client's blood pressure (BP).

Assess the client's respiratory rate (RR).

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Page 2/

NUR 230,

NUR 231,

NUR 254

Exam 1 a Version a

  1. A nurse is teaching a client about symptoms to report during her pregnangy. Which of the following

statements by the client indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?

“If Ihave any vaginal bleeding before 20 weeks, |should report it.”

“I'l report increased frequency of urination during the third trimester.”

“If |feel tired after resting, |should report it.”

d. “I'llreport if|experience lower back pain during the third trimester.”

2

The nurse is caring for a client who isat 15 weeks gestation and has an immune rubella titer, Which

of the following actions isappropriate

forthe nurse to take?

a. Convey

to the client

that she needs

to wait until

after delivery

to have

an MMR vaccine.

,b./ Suggest that the client receive a rubella vaccine at this visit.

@ Tell the client that she has immunity

at this time.

Plan to immunize the client when she reaches the third trimester.

12 The

nurse is

teaching a

client who

is inthe 10th

week

of pregnancy

about

mormning sickness.

Which

of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?

a. The degree of nausea is linked to the mother’s acceptance

ofthe pregnancy.

b. Drink

a protein

supplement

first

thing upon

arising.

@ Alternate dry carbohydrate foods with fluids every hour. W? ’ \ 3

Increase the intake ofprotein inthe evening meal to help decrease nausea in the morning.

Thenurseis teaching a pregnant client about possible complications

of pregnancy. Which of the

following client statements requires follow-up by the nurse?

“I will change my cat's litterbox daily because it could contain harmful bacteria.”

b. “Iwill check my urine daily for any protein while at home.”

c. “I'should callthe clinic immediately

if|notice increased edema in my ankles orfeet."

d. “I'should notify my primary health care provider (PHCP) if |experience blurred vision.”

The nurse iscollecting data from a client who isconfirmed pregnant. The client tells the nurse that

twins; 1 pregnancy she delivered at 31 weeks;

and 1 pregnancy

she delivered at 18 weeks. Which the of following isthe correct way to document the client's gravidity, term births, pretérm births,

abortions, and living children (GTPAL)?

G=5, T=1, P=2, A=1, L=4.

;

b. G= T=1, P=2, A=1, L=3.

P /

& G=4,T=1, P=3, A=1, L=3.

G)§T/ / /L/

d

~d- G=4, Te=1, P=2, A=1, L=4.

Page 4 /

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R 230

NUR 231, NUR 254 Exam 1 a Version a

T T

.

rhe nurse iscaring for assigned clients. Which ofthe following assessment findings should the nurse

€cognize as consistent with aclient inthe second stage of labor?

a.

The fetus is at -1 station.

b.

The membranes

ruptured

during

a contraction.

The client has the urge to push. 5

S The placenta isbeing delivered.

The

nurse is caring for

a client who received

an epidural 10

minutes ago. The

client now reports

dizziness,

lightheadedness,

and nausea. After

checking the client's

blood pressure, which

of the

following

actions

should

the nurse

take?

a. Elevate the client's feet.

b. Give

the client an antiemetic.

Ambulate

the clientin

the room.

d. Administer oxygen.

The nurse

iscaring for a

clientwho is in

labor and has spontaneous

rupture

of membranes

with a

large

amount ofclear

fluid noted.

Which of the

following, ifobserved

by the

nurse, indicates

cord

compression?

a. Late decelerations.

(o) Variable

decelerations.

c. Early decelerations.

d. Fetal bradycardia.

The nurse is

preparing toteach

agroup ofprimipara

clients about

active relaxation

techniques for

pain

control. Which

ofthe following statements

by a client

requires follow-up

by the nurse?

a.

“lwill listen to

an audio recording

of acrying baby

to help relax me

for labor.”

b.

“Relaxing uninvolved

muscles during

uterine contractions

can help control the

pain.”

@

“Breathing slowly and

deeply during contractions

will help to control the

pain.” -

“Iwill plan to focus on

an object inthe room during

contractions.”

The

nurse iscaring for a clientwhose

membranes ruptured 8 hours

ago. Which ofthe following

actions should the nurse take?

Check the client's temperature

every 2 hours to

assess for infection.

b. Assess the vagina

frequently for a prolapsed

cord.

c. Monitor the client's blood pressure every hour.

d. Assess the client's pain level. ’[

w

Page 5/

;.UR 230, NUR 231, NUR 254 Exam 1 a Version a

Th nurse is assessing the contractions of a client on a fetal monitor. The client had the following

activity according to the monitor.

Contraction

at 0905 lasting 30

seconds.

Contraction at 0915 lasting 40

seconds.

Contraction at 0935 lasting 30

seconds.

Contraction at 0939 lasting 40

ieconds.

Which of the following is the correct assessment to document regarding the frequency of the

contractions?

a

5-20 minutes.

4-20 minutes.

4-5 minutes.

5-34 minutes.

The nurse working in the labor unit has become aware of the following client situations. Which of the

following clients should the nurse assess first?

o

gon

&

The client who had IV butorphanol 5 minutes ago and reports no relief.

The client who has just vomited in an emesis basin.

The client who is yelling that she wants a cesarean birth.

The client who is asking for a bed pan to move her bowels.

The nurse working in the labor and delivery unit is caring for a client whose membranes have just

ruptured. After assessing the fetal heart rate (FHR), which of the following actions is the priority?

s

d.

Ask the client when labor began.

Offer the client ice chips.

Report the color and consistency of the client's amniotic fluid.

Change the client's bed pad and give perineal care.

=N

The nurse isteaching a newly hired nurse about signs to expect inthe first phase of the first stage of

labor. Which of the following signs referenced

by the newly hired nurse indicates a

need for further

teaching?

a.

b.

@

d.

The cervix is dilated 3-4 centimeters.

The fetus is -2 station.

The client is relaxed and excited.

The cervix has 80% effacement.

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NUR 230, NUR 231, NUR 254 Exam 1 a Version a

The nurse iscaring forclients who have oxytocin prescribed to induce labor. Which of the following

clients requires

follow-up with the

primary health care provider

(PHCP)?

@ Primigravida who has placenta previa.

%

g. Primigravida who has oligohydramnios.

L

. Multigravida

who has diabetes mellitus (type 1). _(V‘()

Multigravida

who

has

gestational

hypertension.

The nurse has performed a vaginal exam on a client and notes that the fetal head is at the level

indicated

inthe image

below.

Which

ofthe following

should

the nurse

document?

+1 station.

+2 station.

Crowning.

a

b.

c.

0 station.

The nurse is planning a staff development

conference

about indications

for labor induction.

Which of

the following statements,

ifmade by a participant,

indicates a correct understanding

of the

conference?

@ “Induction

would be contraindicated

fora client with complete

placenta previa.”

b. “Induction

iscontraindicated

with premature

rupture of membranes.”

€. “Induction of labor wo_uld not be indicated for a client with severe preeclampsia.”

d. “Induction

isindicated

forsevere fetal distress.”

A

client who has had a cesarean

birth asks the nurse about the possibility

of a vaginal birth after

cesarean (VBAC).

Which of the following

isa contraindication

to VBAG?

a. History of low-transverse

cesarean

birth,

History

ofclassical

uterine

incision.

. History of diabetes mellitus

(type 1).

d. History

ofmacrosomia

infant.

Page 8/

NUR 230, NUR 231, NUR 254 Exam 1 aVersion a

.

J

The

nurse is explaining the

3-hour oral glucose tolerance

test (QGTU toa

cligni:u:ing fiiprinata|

visit. Which of the following statements

by the nurse is appropriate to include in the teaching?

a. "You will need to follow a restricted diet prior to the test.”

b. “You will need to complete this test if you have gestational diabetes.”

€. “You will need to eat a small meal before testing.”

@ “You will have your blood drawn after ingesting the glucose load.”

The nurse is assessing a client who is 32 weeks pregnant. Which of the following client reports is a

priority for the nurse to follow up?

Urinary frequency.

Blurring vision.

+1 pitting edema.

Cramps in her calf at night.

aol@e

The nurse is developing a teaching plan for a primigravida client at 30 weeks gestatioq who has

preeclampsia and is being cared forat home. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the

client to report to the primary health care provider (PHCP)irErB_e’dia[ely?

7 fetal movements in a 2-hour period.

X

b. Decreased

gastroesophageal

reflux.

€ ‘@

. 9 3

c. Blood pressure of 130/ mm Hg.

d. Increased urine output within 6 hours.

The nurse is caring for multiple clients in labor. Which ofthe following clients should the nurse

assess first?

a. The client with a blood pressure of 145/96 mm Hg and is on an antihypertensive.

b. The client receiving an oxytocin drip with contractions every 5 to 6 minutes.

The client who is 3 cm dilated, 30% effaced, and presenting at -2station.

The clientwho has new onset of headache

with nausea and right ribpain. 7

S

The nurse is caring for a primigravida

client who is inearly labor and has ruptured membranes. The client has a blood pressure (BP) of 168/ mmHg, her face and hands are swollen, and she has 3+ protein in her urine. Which of the following

medications should the nurse expect to be initially

prescribed for this client?

a. Oxytocin.

Magnesium sulfate.

Hydralazine.

d. Nifedipine.

Page 10/ 13

WUR 2

30, NUR 231, NUR 254 Exam 1 a Version a

  1. Th :.

thee nurse

is caring for a group of clients

at 39 weeks gestation. Which

of the following clients should

nurse recognize is experiencing a possible abruptio placenta?

The client who has persistent

variables in the fetal heart tracing with

moderate variability.

The

client who is experiencing moderate to strong

contractions every 5 to 6 minutes.

The client who iscrying

out with intermittent fundal

pain.

The

client who reports having

dark-red bleeding

and abdominal pain today. a

ow

41, The.nurse

is caring for an 8-month

pregnant client. The

nurse assesses the fetal

position shown in

the image below. Which of

the following Isthe correct description

for the image?

a. Left

occipital transverse.

b. Left

occipital anterior.

c. Right

occipital transverse.

@ Right

occipital anterior.

The nurse

is caring for a client

who is at 38

weeks gestation

and arrives at

the emergency

department

(ED) in active labor.

Which of the

following should

the nurse expect

to assess upon

examination?

a.

lIrregular contractions

with cervical

effacement.

,g)%

b. Irregular contractions

with

no cervical dilation.

c. Regular

contractions

with no

cervical dilation.

d) Regular

contractions

with cervical

dilation.

  1. The nurse

is teaching a pregnant

client who has

diabetes mellitus about

insulin needs during

pregnancy.

Which

of the following statements

by the nurse

is correct?

_a—

“Insulin dosages

will remain stable

throughout the entire

pregnancy.”

b. “Episodes

of hypoglycemia are

more likely to occur

during the first

3 months of pregnancy.”

“Insulin dosage will

need to increase

during the first 3 months

of pregnancy.”

d. “Insulin

dosage will likely decrease

in the 3rd trimester.”

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PAUR 230, NUR 231, NUR 254 Exam 1 a Version a

  1. The nurse is caring for a client admitted with preeclampsia. Upon entering the client's "I’I°"‘_' ihe

nurse notes the client is in bed and disoriented with muscular twitching. Which of the following

actions

should

the nurse

expect to initially

implement?

a. Go

get assistance.

O\q

@ Administer oxygen.

9 fl

Notify the rapid response team (RRT). i

Protect client from Injury.

i i. Which of the

The nurse is teaching a client who is being discharged following a cerfcl:g?eF:gfifi]’gfm e

following statements by the client indicates a correct understanding of the '

a.

“The goal of placing

this cerclage

is to carry

my baby to 34

weeks" gestation.

b. “ltis normal

to experience perineal

pressure after

this procedure.

o “Once

the cerclage

is placed, |will

be on bedrest

forthe

remainder of

my pregnancy.

@?\3 “The

cerclage is placed

becasue my cervix

isweak."

N\

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The

nurse

is

assessing

a newborn

who

has

just

been

delivered.

Which

of

the

following

is

the

priority

physiological

change?

a.

Successful

feeding.

e

Thermoregulation.

Extra-uterine

circulatory

shift.

:

ntaneous

respirations.

oc~=

)

.

d.

Spo

Pt

apnes

7

15

C

or

e,

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2

The

nurse

is

caring

for a

newborn

who

was

delivered

24

hours

ago

and

is

due

to have

an

initial

bath.

Which

of the

following

interventions

should

the

nurse

include

when

bathing

the

newbomn?

Place

a

hat

on

the

newborn

during

bathing.

Utilize

a

cleanser

with

a neutral

pH

during

bathing.

i~

o

oxX

Make

sure

the

newborn

is

placed

in

hot

water.

Use

warm

0.9%

sodium

chloride

(normal

saline)

during

bathing.

ao@e

The

nurse

is caring

for

a

newbom

who

was

bom

30

minutes

ago.

The

nurse

recognizes

which

of

the

following

as

a probable

sign

of

respiratory

distress?

é)

Chest

reftractions.

b.

Respirations

(R)

of

c.

Short

pefiodi

of

apnea

lasting

8

to

10

seconds.

d.

Blue

hands

and

feet.

The

nurse

is caring

for

a newbom

immediately

following

bisth.

After

ensuring

a patent

airway,

which

of

the

following

is

the

priority

nursing

action?

Dry

the

skin.

b.

Administer

eye

prophylaxis

c.

Administer

vitamin

K.

d.

Place

an

identification

bracelet

The

nurse

is

assessing

a newborn

who

has

just

been

admitted

to

the

nursery.

Which

of

the

following

findings

requires

further

assessment

by

the

nurse?

)

o

}

.-

AT

o

(a)

An

edematous

area

on

the

occiput

of

the

scalp.

X

g

Yi

il

b.

Headis

1/

the

total

body

length.

/v/

o~

<

|

p

c.

Transient

rash

with

macules

and

papules.

X

d.

Imegular

shape

of

biue-grey

pigmentation

over

the

sacral

area.

X

Newboms

weighing

less than

8 Ib.

Significant

jaundice

in sibling

of newbom.

Poor

feeding

ability

of a newbom.

Exclusive

bottle-feeding

of a newbomn.

Petechia

present

on newbom's

chest

upon

delivery.

.

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Thenmseisdevelopingap!anclweloranim

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2

-old

who

is receivin,

totherapy.

Which

of the

following

interventions

should

the

nurse

include

in flb:zan?

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a)

Place

the baby

under

the lights

with eyes

covered.

Lb.

Tightly

swaddle

to maintain

normal

lemperature.

¢.

Administer

prescribed

intravenous

(IV)

fluids.

d.

Give

the

baby

rehydration

therapy

after

all feedings.

A2,

The nurseiswfingtoranif\iamehasdiedinfl\eheamwarefacimy.Theparems

request

some

time

alone

with their

infant.

Which

of the following

actions

should

the nurse

take?

a.

Discourage

the

parents

from

seeing

the infant

because

it will be too painful.

b.

Deny the parent's

request

because

they are emotionally

distraught.

c.

Auowmeparemsmflewmeimmbtmeframmmtaflmgmwm

@

Ask the parents

if they

wouid fike 10 bathe and dress

the infant.

Thenumehwadfingamsmmncflemabmnmemnbnedmewbanreflexmemwemims

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teaching

has been effective

when the client reports

that the newborn

will

a. extendandabdudmeannsamlegswimmemesfamingwt.

b. extend both arms out and abduct them in an embracing motion.

c. move legs up and down when held on a firm surface.

@ tum the head to the left, extend left extremity,

and flex right extremity.

Themrsepreparesba&finisteravnamhKhjeabnmanmmemomaasksmemsewhy

her infant needs the injection. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse?

a. “Your newborn needs vitamin K (o begin digesting millk."

b) “Newboms are deficient in vitamin K, and this injection prevents your newborn from excessive

bleeding.”

c. “The vitamin K will protect your newbom from being infected with a virus.”

d. “Newboms have sterile bowels, and vitamin K promotes the growth of bacteria in the bowel.”

  1. The nurseiswing!o«apfelenn

hflmmisat

risk for kemnicterus.The parents

of the infant ask

the nurse what kerniclerus means. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?

a. “Reversible condition caused by poor fiver function.”

b.) “Long-term consequences of bilirubin toxicity.”

“~¢. “Condition

thal causes

delayed growth.”

d. “Consequence ol substance abuse during pregnancy.”

/

18/

The nurse is

working in the

nursery caring

for assigned

newboms.

Which of the

following newbom

assessments

should the

nurse consider

to be abnormal?

a. Newbom

who is 12 hours

post-delivery

and has a Mongolian

spol. ¥

b. Newbom who

is 16 hours post-delivery and

has not passed meconium.

@ Newborn who is 2 hours posti-defivery and has webbing of digits.

d. Newbom

who is 18 hours post-delivery

and has acrocyanosis.

-17.

The nurse is

caring for a Rh-positive

infant

who was born

to a Rh-negative

mother.

The pediatrician

orders

a direct Coombs

test on the

cord blood

sample to determine

damaging

antibodies.

The nurse

should suspect

maternal isoimmunization

if the infant

appears

@

jaundiced.

.

imitable.

c.

lethargic.

d.

cyanolic.

)8.

The nurse

is teaching

a new

mother about

newbomn

security

precautions.

Which

of the following

information

should

the nurse

include

in the

teaching?

a.

The newbom

can

be left in

the nursery

by themselves

but close

the door

so it locks.

Check

the identity

of anyone

who

requests

to take

the newbomn

out

of the room.

.

It the security

bracelet

falls

off, keep

it in the

bassinet

near

the newbomn.

d.

Family

members

may

take

the newbomn

outside

if they ask.

The nurse

manager

is assigning

a newly hired

nurse

to complete

an

Apgar score

on a

newbomn.

The

newly

hired

nurse

understands

that

this

task should

be

completed

at

a.

1 minute

and

10

minutes

after

birth.

b.

birth

and 10

minutes

after

birth.

(©)

1

minute

and

5

minutes

after

birth.

d.

birth

and

5 minutes

after

birth.

/The

nurse

is caring

for a 2-day-old

male

newbomn

of Jewish

parents.

When

reviewing

the primary

health care provider's (PHCP) orders, which | -

prescription

for

d

of

the

following

requires

follow

up

by

the

nurse?

A

/) scheduled circumcision.

formula

if not enough

breast

milk

intake.

C. vaccinations.

d. hearing

screening.

_26.

The nurse

is observing

a new mother

suctioning

her newbom

with a bulb syringe.

Which

of the

following

observations

requires

the nurse 1o intervene?

a. Refraining from inserting the tip in the center of the newborn's mouth.

b,) Compressing

the bulb after inserting the tip into the newborn’s mouth.

c. Suclioning

nasal passages,

one nostril al a time.

d. Suctioning

the mouth before

the nose.

The

nurse is

preparing

a newborn

who is

24 hours

old

for discharge.

The

nurse

should

notify

the

primary

health

care

provider

(PHCP)

if the

newborn

has

@ apneic episodes lasting 30 seconds.

b. ablood glucose level of 50 mg/dL.

C. caput succedaneum.

d. abilirubin of 4 mg/dL.

Z/ The

nurse is caring

for a client

and notes the

following laboratory

results on

the first day after

delivery:

white

blood cell

(WBC) count

8 mm®,

hemoglobin

(Hgb)

13 g/dL,

and platelets

90 mnP.

Which of

the following is a

comrec! interpretation

of the client’s

laboratory values?

a. Hgb is

low but normal for the postpartum

client.

b.

Blood bank

needs

to be notified

to send

immune

globulin

human

for the

client.

c. Client

is developing

a postpartum

infection.

d. |

Platelets

are abnormal

and

would place

the

client at

risk for postpartum

hemorrhage.

\’

The nurse

is caring

for a

formula-feeding

postpartum

client who

reports painful

swollen

breasts

on

her third

postpartum

day. The

nurse should

encourage

the mother

1o

apply

cabbage

leaves

lo

the area.

c.

gently

massage

the

breasts.

d.

expel

a

small

amount

of

milk.

;

stimulate

the

nipples

manually.

T EEER——.

this

client?

Arrange

for

the

client

(

meet

with

a

psychiatrisL

Assist

the

client

with

washing

the

newborm.

Ask

the

client

if

she

wants

to

keep

the

newborn.

e

d.

Notify

child

protective

services

(CPS)

of

potential

child

neglect.

The

nurse

is

preparing

assess

a

postpartum

client's

boggy

fundus.

Which

of

the

following

should

the

nurse

ask

the

client

prior

to

palpation?

@

Ask

the

client

if

they

have

used

the

restroom

recently.

b.

Ask

the

client

to

raise

the

bed

to

degrees.

c.

Ask

the

client

to

attempt

a

bowel

movement.

d.

Ask

the

client

to

place

the

hands

under

the

head

of

the

3{

The

nurse

is

providing

instructions

fo

a

client

who

is

breastfeeding

her

fxe'.\mom.

Which

following

statements

by

the

client

indicates

the

need

for

further

instructions?

a.

“Ishould

make

sure

the

baby

latches

on

well

in

the

beginning.”

b,

“I

should

refrain

from

giving

my

baby

a

pacifier

until

breastfeeding

should

see

the

baby's

cheeks

dimpled

when

sucking.”

/)

d.

“Ishould

breastieed

my

baby

when

they

are

hungry.”

o

is

established.”

oY

3:_3/

The

nurse

is

caring

for

assigned

postpartum

clients.

The

nurse

recognizes

the

client

at

highest

risk

for

a

postpartum

infection

is

the

client

who

had

an

external

bladder

scan.

had

a

preterm

infant.

a.

b.

c..

a

clean-catch

urine

sample.

( :d/fi‘:i

a

cesarean

birth.

J.

The

nurse

is

caring

for

a

postparium

Asian

client.

the

client's

room,

but

the

client

immediately

insists

responses

is

most

appropriate

by

the

nurse?

The

nurse

brings

a

large

container

of

ice

water

that

the

water

be

removed.

Which

of

the

following

“Let

me

get

your

doctor.”

“Do

you

want

something

to

eat

instead?”

c.

“This

is

to

keep

you

hydrated.”

y

d.

“Is

there

a

reason

this

upset

you?”