A woman who is 32 weeks pregnant telephones the nurse at her obstetrician's office and complains of constant backache. She asks what pain reliever is safe for her to take. The best nursing response is
a. Back pain is common at this time during pregnancy because you tend to stand
with a sway back.
b. Acetaminophen is acceptable during pregnancy; however, you should not take
aspirin.
c. You should come into the office and let the doctor check you.
d. Avoid medication because you are pregnant. Try soaking in a warm bath or using
a heating pad on low before taking any medication.
Question 2
When liquid medication is given to a crying 10-month-old infant, which approach minimizes the possibility of aspiration?
a. Administer the medication with a syringe (without needle) placed along the side
of the infant's tongue.
b. Administer the medication as rapidly as possible with the infant securely
restrained.
c. Mix the medication with the infant's regular formula or juice and administer by
bottle.
d. Keep the child upright with the nasal passages blocked for a minute after
administration.
The nurse can make observations about the patient's general appearance while talking with the p
Testing Visual Fields by Confrontation: The nurse and patient should be approximately at an eye to e
Copiers should meet the particular needs of the medical office.
Every medical office should keep emergency supplies in a waterproof container.
Draping for a woman’s chest. A. Place a towel over the sheet on the upper chest. B. Hold the towel ...
Food that may carry pathogens that should be avoided by pregnant women