The breastfeeding mother complains to the nurse that her nipples are sore. The nurse assesses the nipples, and sees two reddened areas on the left and right side of each nipple. The nurse's best response would be:
A) Not everyone is able to breastfeed. Please don't feel bad. The baby will do fine with formula. B) You will reduce discomfort by holding the baby in different positions each time you nurse, to rotate the primary pressure points to different areas of the nipple. C) You should stop breastfeeding until your nipples heal. D) I will call the doctor and get an order for an antibiotic for you.
Question 2
The perinatal nurse is aware of changes in women's and children's health settings that include: Select all answers that apply:
A) Increased patient acuity
B) Increased liberalization of visiting policies
C) A redesign of policies to include families
D) A decreased patient population
The surgical nurse assists the client into the correct position
The nurse applies a pulse oximeter sensor on the client’s finger.
The nurse uses a noninvasive bladder ultrasound to measure the client’s bladder volume.
NURSE CARING BEHAVIORS AS
Tia, an African-American mother of two school-aged children
Carbon copy of her surrogate mother