Author Question: A patient who just delivered a newborn baby is concerned that the baby will catch a cold from a ... (Read 143 times)

asan beg · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A patient who just delivered a newborn baby is concerned that the baby will catch a cold from a healthcare provider who was coughing and sneezing in the delivery room. How should the nurse respond?

1. The baby has some protection from infections from the time of birth.
2. The baby should be isolated.
3. I will be sure to have everyone check the baby's temperature for signs of an infection.
4. The healthcare provider should not have been participating in your care.

Question 2

An older patient has a small pressure ulcer on the coccyx. What should the nurse do to promote healing of the wound?

1. encourage high-protein food choices in the diet
2. limit carbohydrate intake
3. encourage a high intake of vitamin E
4. restrict caloric intake

LP · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1

Immunoglobulin G is the only immunoglobulin to cross the placental barrier and provide immune protection to the neonate. The baby does not need to be isolated. The baby's temperature will be checked routinely and evaluated for signs of infection. This response would be inappropriate.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1

A lack of protein prolongs inflammation and impairs the healing process. The nurse should encourage high-protein food choices in the diet. If carbohydrates are limited, the body will use protein to meet caloric needs. This would impair healing. Vitamin E is not identified as a vitamin to promote wound healing. Restricting caloric intake could further compromise this patient and delay healing.