Plantar creases should be evaluated within a few hours of birth ...

[Evvie72]

Plantar creases should be evaluated within a few hours of birth because
 
  a. The newborn has to be footprinted.
  b. As the skin dries, the creases will become more prominent.
  c. Heel sticks may be required.
  d. Creases will be less prominent after 24 hours.

Question 2

To assist the woman in regaining control of the urinary sphincter, the nurse should teach her to
 
  a. Practice Kegel exercises.
  b. Void every hour while awake.
  c. Allow the bladder to become distended before voiding.
  d. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water each day.

[taylorsonier]

Answer to Question 1

B
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A Footprinting will not interfere with the creases.
B As the infant's skin begins to dry, the creases will appear more prominent, and
the infant's gestation could be misinterpreted.
C Heel sticks will not interfere with the creases.
D The creases will appear more prominent after 24 hours.

Answer to Question 2

A
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A Kegel exercises, tightening and relaxing the pubococcygeal muscle, will improve
control of the urinary sphincter.
B A prescribed schedule may help, but every hour is too frequent.
C Overdistention of the bladder will cause incontinence.
D Restricting fluids will cause bladder irritation that increases the problem.
Drinking adequate fluids will not help the problem.