The nurse is preparing a newborn for a circumcision. Which of the ...

[armygirl]

The nurse is preparing a newborn for a circumcision. Which of the following data would be important for the nurse to report to the physician prior to the procedure?
 
  1. The mother took anticoagulants prenatally.
  2. The mother is breastfeeding the newborn.
  3. The newborn's Apgar scores were 8 and 9.
  4. The newborn has had six wet diapers within the last 12 hours.

Question 2

Niacin intake should increase during pregnancy. Which of the following foods would the nurse suggest to the client to increase her intake of niacin?
 
  1. Fish
  2. Apples
  3. Broccoli
  4. Lettuce

[perkiness]

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale:
1. Bleeding is a potential problem with circumcisions. A newborn can be susceptible to bleeding problems if the mother took anticoagulants during pregnancy.
2. Breastfeeding would not affect circumcision.
3. The Apgar scores are normal findings, and would not affect circumcision.
4. Six wet diapers is a normal finding, and would not affect circumcision.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale:
1. Sources rich in niacin include fish, meats, and enriched grains.
2. Apples, broccoli, and lettuce will provide sources of other vitamins; however, they do not contain significant niacin.
3. Apples, broccoli, and lettuce will provide sources of other vitamins; however, they do not contain significant niacin.
4. Apples, broccoli, and lettuce will provide sources of other vitamins; however, they do not contain significant niacin.

[armygirl]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[komodo7]

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