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shofmannx20

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You are assisting in the care of a newborn. He is only 72 hours old. He has become fussy and feels warm, and you note his umbilical stump is producing a small amount of foul-smelling drainage. What should you do?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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You are caring for a 58-year-old man who is to have abdominal surgery. Part of his care is a special bath with chlorahexidine to reduce infection. You are helping with his bath and as you scrub his lower abdomen he becomes aroused. What do you do?
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Obtain vital signs, and report them and your observations to the nurse right away. It is likely an infection, which can be quite serious in newborns.

Answer to Question 2

Remain professional. Assure him that this is perfectly normal. Tell him that you are going to give him some privacy and tell him when you will be back. Ask him if he would prefer a male attendant (if one is available).


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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