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The nurse is teaching experienced postpartum nurses about home care visits. Which statements indicate that teaching was effective? Select all that apply.
 
  1. I should tell the family to put any guns or knives away.
  2. It is best to wear professional street clothes to visits.
  3. If I encounter a crime in progress, I should leave the area.
  4. Jewelry is a good way to demonstrate my professionalism.
  5. Ignoring my gut' feelings might lead to an unsafe situation.
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Question 2

The neonate was born 5 minutes ago. The body is bluish. The heart rate is 150. The infant is crying strongly. The infant cries when the sole of the foot is stimulated. The arms and legs are flexed and resist straightening.
 
  What should the nurse record as this infant's Apgar score? 1. 7
  2. 8
  3. 9
  4. 10



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Answer to Question 1

3, 5
Rationale:
1. The nurse should leave immediately if guns or knives are visible.
2. It is best to wear clothing that identifies the nurse as a health care professional, such as scrubs or a lab coat.
3. Personal safety is paramount. If a crime is encountered, the nurse should leave immediately and call 911.
4. Jewelry should be avoided, as it might make the nurse a target of robbery.
5. When a situation feels instinctually unsafe, the nurse should leave immediately.

Answer to Question 2

2
Rationale:
1. Each category except skin color earns 2 points. This Apgar score is 8.
2. The strong cry earns 2 points. The crying with foot sole stimulation earns 2 points. The limb flexion and resistance earns 2 points. Bluish color earns 0 points. The Apgar score is 8.
3. Each category except skin color earns 2 points. This Apgar score is 8.
4. Each category except skin color earns 2 points. This Apgar score is 8.




Pineappleeh

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Wow, this really help


tanna.moeller

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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