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geodog55

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A patient in labor has been prescribed an intravenous infusion of 5 dextrose/water. Following insertion of the intravenous line, what should the nurse instruct the patient to do?
 
  A) Try to forget the fluid line is in place.
  B) Lie on the back to allow optimal flow.
  C) Not to get out of bed once the needle is in place.
  D) Lie perfectly still so as not to dislodge the needle.

Question 2

A nurse is teaching new parents about bathing their newborn. The nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the parents state which of the following?
 
  A) We can put a tiny bit of lotion on his skin and then rub it in gently..
  B) We should avoid using any kind of baby powder..
  C) We need to bathe him at least four to five times a week..
  D) We should clean his eyes after washing his face and hair..



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Answer to Question 1

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Many patients react negatively to the idea of IV fluid therapy during labor to restore body fluid. Assure the patient that being out of bed and walking, turning freely, squatting, sitting, or using whatever position preferred during labor will not disrupt the IV line or the infusion. The nurse should not tell the patient to lie on the back or to lie perfectly still. The patient should also be encouraged to get out of bed if that is permitted and desired by the patient in labor.

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Powders should not be used because they can be inhaled, causing respiratory distress. If the parents want to use oils and lotions, have them apply a small amount onto their hand first, away from the newborn; this warms the lotion. Then the parents should apply the lotion or oil sparingly. Parents need to be instructed that a bath two or three times weekly is sufficient for the first year because too frequent bathing may dry the skin. The eyes are cleaned first and only with plain water; then the rest of the face is cleaned with plain water.




geodog55

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


CAPTAINAMERICA

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

 

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