Author Question: The nurse is assigned to a postpartum client who had an anesthetic block during labor and delivery. ... (Read 149 times)

shenderson6 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is assigned to a postpartum client who had an anesthetic block during labor and delivery. When providing care for this client, which does the nurse anticipate?

A) Nocturnal enuresis
B) Risk for hyperkalemia
C) Residual urine
D) Glycosuria

Question 2

The nurse is considering nutritional support for a client experiencing severe side effects of chemotherapy. Which independent and collaborative interventions will best limit the adverse digestive and nutritional effects of chemotherapy?

A) Encourage client to drink 350 ml of clear liquids within 1 hour prior to meals.
B) Position the client flat during intermittent enteral nutrition feedings.
C) Verify that enteral nutrition and total parenteral nutrition (TPN) are never used concurrently.
D) Offer the client music therapy in addition to IV ondansetron.

chjcharjto14 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

The postpartum woman is at risk for over-distention, incomplete bladder emptying, and buildup of residual urine (urine that remains in the bladder after voiding). Glycosuria is expected for a client during pregnancy, not during the postpartum period. Nocturnal enuresis and risk for hyperkalemia are anticipate for older adult clients.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D

Alternative therapy including music therapy has been used for nausea and vomiting. Ondansetron is a serotonin receptor agonist used commonly and an antiemetic. Clients should be positioned with the HOB elevated 30 degrees during enteral nutrition feedings. Enteral nutrition and TPN are used concurrently. Nausea is worsened by drinking fluid within 1 hour of meals.