Author Question: During the previous prenatal visit, the nurse instructed a pregnant patient on ways to reduce the ... (Read 83 times)

crobinson2013 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

During the previous prenatal visit, the nurse instructed a pregnant patient on ways to reduce the impact of varicosities. Which patient statement indicates that additional teaching is needed?

A) I drink fluid throughout the day..
B) I'll try not to stand for long periods..
C) I point my toes up and down frequently..
D) I wear knee-highs rather than pantyhose..

Question 2

The nurse is preparing new parents for discharge home with their well newborn. The nurse explains that the newborn cannot be discharged until the mandatory hearing screening is performed. Is this statement true or false?

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

makaylafy · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
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For varicosities, the patient should be instructed to avoid constrictive knee-high hose. Fluid intake, avoiding prolonged positions, and dorsiflexion of the feet are ways to reduce the impact of varicosities and would not require additional teaching.

Answer to Question 2

T
At the recommendation of The Joint Commission on Infant Screening, most U.S. states
and Canada have implemented mandatory infant hearing screening programs. As part of
this program all newborns are screened before hospital discharge.