While caring for a client who has a headache postdural puncture, ...

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While caring for a client who has a headache postdural puncture, which nursing measure is most important for her care?
 
  a. Place the client in a semi-Fowler's position.
  b. Provide adequate hydration.
  c. Limit beverages containing caffeine.
  d. Keep the client in a darkened room.

Question 2

A woman gave birth to a healthy 7-pound, 13-ounce infant girl. The nurse suggests that the woman place the infant to her breast within 15 minutes after birth.
 
  The nurse knows that breastfeeding is effective during the first 30 minutes after birth because this is the: a. Transition period.
  b. First period of reactivity.
  c. Organizational stage.
  d. Second period of reactivity.

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Answer to Question 1

B
Increasing body hydration will help replace body fluids, including cerebrospinal fluids. Placing the client in a semi-Fowler's position will aggravate the headache. Caffeine is used to treat these types of headaches. Keeping the client in a darkened room will not impact on these types of headaches.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A The transition period is the phase between intrauterine and extrauterine existence.
B The first period of reactivity is the first phase of transition and lasts up to 30 minutes after birth. The infant is highly alert during this phase.
C There is no such phase.
D The second period of reactivity occurs roughly between 4 and 8 hours after birth, after a period of prolonged sleep.