Author Question: When caring for a couple shortly after the birth of their first child, the nurse becomes aware the ... (Read 19 times)

anshika · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

When caring for a couple shortly after the birth of their first child, the nurse becomes aware the couple is agitated. Which of the following comments reflects the nurse's best response?

1. Don't worry. Both you and the baby are doing well.
2. Are you in pain?
3. This can be a very emotional time for new parents. What are you feeling?
4. What seems to be the problem?

Question 2

The nurse is aware that the risks of suicide and accidental overdose of medication are increasing among which of the following groups?

1. Adolescents and elderly people
2. Adolescents and young adults
3. Elderly and school-age children
4. Native American young adults and adolescents

bhavsar · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: While the nurse senses the client's agitation, the cause is unknown. Acknowledging that this is an emotional time and asking the parents to define their feelings will help the nurse determine the cause of the agitation and create a plan of care to reduce concern. Telling them not to worry minimizing their feelings, asking if they are in pain assumes a cause of the agitation, and asking what the problem is will likely result in a defensive comment.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Adolescents and elderly people in all cultures are increasingly committing suicide and experiencing accidental overdose.