The nurse is planning a home visit for a new mother and newborn ...

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The nurse is planning a home visit for a new mother and newborn who were discharged prior to 48 hours after delivery.
 
  In preparation for the home visit, what should the nurse do? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Review the client's records.
  2. Gather materials and equipment that might be needed.
  3. Make a pre-visit telephone call to determine time and day of visit.
  4. Contact the healthcare provider about any special concerns.
  5. Schedule additional home visits or follow-up contacts with community agencies.

Question 2

Which statement by a pregnant client would indicate that additional teaching was necessary?
 
  A. Because of their birth relationship, fraternal twins are more similar to each other than if they had been born singly.
   B. Identical twins may be the same or different sex.
   C. Congenital abnormalities are more prevalent in identical twins.
   D. Identical twins occur more frequently than fraternal twins.

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Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3, 4
Explanation: 1. Communication with the primary healthcare provider(s) and a thorough review of inpatient records give the nurse an understanding of current needs and any special concerns for each individual mother-baby couplet.
2. Before the home visit, the nurse prepares by identifying the purpose of the visit and gathering anticipated materials and equipment.
3. The nurse should make a previsit telephone call to arrange the appointment with the woman and her family.
4. Communication with the primary healthcare provider(s) and a thorough review of inpatient records give the nurse an understanding of current needs and any special concerns for each individual mother-baby couplet.

Answer to Question 2

C

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