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Starlight

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on: Jun 28, 2018
A nurse is teaching a postpartum patient about preventing infection after discharge. What action by the patient indicates that she needs additional teaching?
 
  A.
  Allows milk to dry on her nipples after nursing
  B.
  Removes her peri-pad from back to front
  C.
  Sprays water from the peri-bottle from front to back
  D.
  Washes her hands prior to using the bathroom

Question 2

A woman with postpartum depression is being treated with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). What statement by the patient requires further action by the nurse?
 
  A.
  Adding St. John's wort has really helped my depression.
  B.
  I have started using aromatherapy and it helps a little.
  C.
  Increasing my calcium intake seems to have a positive effect.
  D.
  My baby seemed sleepier so I stopped breastfeeding him.


shailee

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Removing the peri-pad from back to front increases the likelihood of contaminating the vaginal area with organisms from the rectal area. The other actions are appropriate.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
St. John's wort has been used to treat depression but cannot be taken with SSRIs because of the possibility of the patient developing a serious condition known as serotonin syndrome. This herb can also increase the side effects associated with SSRIs. The other statements are appropriate.


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