Author Question: The nurse is caring for a newborn who recently was circumcised. Which nursing intervention is ... (Read 109 times)

maegan_martin · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse is caring for a newborn who recently was circumcised. Which nursing intervention is appropriate following the procedure?

1. NPO for 4 hours following procedure
2. Observe for urine output.
3. Wrap dry gauze tightly around the penis.
4. Keep the newborn in the nursery for the next 4 hours.

Question 2

A pregnant client who is a vegetarian asks the nurse for assistance with her diet. What instruction would the nurse give?

1. Protein is important; therefore, the addition of one serving of meat is necessary.
2. Complete proteins are found in vegetable products.
3. A daily supplement of 4 mg of vitamin B12 is important.
4. The high fiber in a vegetarian diet is dangerous for pregnant women.

Anton · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2
Rationale:
1. The newborn does not need to be NPO.
2. After a circumcision, it is important for the nurse to observe for the first voiding to evaluate for urinary obstruction related to penile injury and/or edema.
3. Gauze should not be wrapped tightly around the penis.
4. The newborn can return to the mother's room.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale:
1. Vegetarians do not eat meat or meat byproducts, and the nurse cannot force this issue.
2. Vegetables must be combined with other appropriate foods to form complete proteins.
3. The lack of meat and meat byproducts requires the client to take a dietary supplement of vitamin B12.
4. The high fiber found in vegetarian diets actually is good for the pregnant woman whose GI tract has slowed down.