The parents of a newborn baby girl are very worried because they ...

[jace]

The parents of a newborn baby girl are very worried because they noticed a few drops of blood on the baby's diaper. The nurse explains that female newborns commonly have a small amount of bleeding from the:
 
  A. vagina as a result of the rupture of capillaries from the pressure of labor and deli-very.
  B. vagina as a result of a sudden drop in hormone levels.
  C. rectum as a result of meconium irritating the intestinal mucosa.
  D. rectum as a result of the rupture of small capillaries from the pressure of labor and delivery.

Question 2

The nurse is explaining to a school-age child the need to soak the hands twice a day to help with an infection. Which teaching should the nurse provide that would be appropriate for the patient's cognitive level?
 
  A) You should soak both hands to get them clean..
  B) You need to stay in bed while your hand soaks..
  C) Would you like to sit in the chair or stay in bed to soak your hand?
  D) I know your favorite show is on right now, but we need to soak your hand now..

[adammoses97]

Answer to Question 1

B
This normal vaginal discharge, sometimes referred to as pseudomenstruation, is caused by the withdrawal of maternal hormones and disappears within a few days.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Before anyone can be cared for at home, teaching will be required so the family understands the illness and principles of care. Because the patient is a school-age child, the nurse should provide choices so that the patient has a sense of control over the situation. Soaking both hands may or may not be medically necessary. Telling the patient to stay in bed or soaking the hands now does not provide the patient with a sense of control and may lead to resistance or nonadherence to medical treatment.

[jace]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[ricroger]

Great answer, keep it coming