The nurse is caring for several pregnant clients. Which client should the nurse anticipate is most likely to have a newborn at risk for mortality or morbidity?
1. 37-year-old, with a history of multiple births and preterm deliveries who works in a chemical factory
2. 23-year-old of low socioeconomic status, unmarried
3. 16-year-old who began prenatal care at 30 weeks
4. 28-year-old with a history of gestational diabetes
Question 2
The nurse at an elementary school is performing TB screenings on all of the students. Permission slips were returned for all children except for the Nguyen children.
When the nurse phones to obtain permission, the mother states in clearly-understandable English that she is unable to give permission at this time because her grandmother is out of town for two more weeks. Which of the following elements of culture is contributing to the dilemma that faces the nurse? A. Permissible physical contact with strangers
B. Belief and understanding about the concepts of health and illness
C. Religion and social beliefs
D. Presence and influence of the extended family
When using an interpreter, the nurse should pose questions directly to the patient, not the interpre
A nurse prepares a client for anesthesia and surgery.
Swanson’s Theory of Caring
Relaxed Posture and a Friendly Smile Communicate an Open and Welcoming Attitude Toward Clients.
Apply the substance to the client’s upper chest.
The nurse begins the general survey