The female caregiver of a patient wears a scarf that covers her ...

[pepyto]

The female caregiver of a patient wears a scarf that covers her head and face when males enter the room. The nurse noted that male nurses were entering the room without notice to the caregiver. The nurse's best action would be to:
 
  1. No intervention is needed by the nurse.
   2. Place a sign on the door stating that all males must first knock and ask permission prior to entering the room.
   3. Only allow female caregivers.
   4. Only allow male caregivers.

Question 2

A 3-month-old infant has had surgery to repair an inguinal hernia. The nurse is giving discharge instructions for care of the surgical site. Instructions should include:
 
  1. Cleansing the surgical site by placing the infant in a bathtub twice a day.
   2. After each diaper change, check to make sure the area is clean and dry.
   3. Apply a dressing to the area to keep it clean.
   4. Remove the stitches in one week.

[al]

Answer to Question 1

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1. A plan should be made to help the female care provider feel at ease.
2. The family is considered the patient in pediatrics. Nurses should advocate and provide interventions that will maintain the cultural beliefs of the family unit.
3. Solely female caregivers may not be arranged because of staffing.
4. Solely male caregivers may not be arranged because of staffing.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Placing the child in the bathtub may saturate the site and increase the risk for infection.
2. Keeping the site clean and dry will aid in healing without infection.
3. A dressing may keep the area moist and not facilitate healing.
4. The stitches may need to be removed by a health-care provider.

[pepyto]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[kjohnson]

Excellent