The nurse is phoning a client to arrange a home visit of a three-day-old infant and the family. The client asks the nurse what the visit will entail, and what the nurse will be doing. What is the best answer from the nurse?
A. I'll be coming to make sure your older children are safely adapting to the new baby.
B. Some babies get jaundiced, so I'll assess your baby's color, feeding, and elimination.
C. Weighing your baby is my main priority for the home care visit.
D. I will be checking to see how you and your baby are doing overall.
Question 2
The nurse is meeting with a client for the first time during a home visit. The client delivered her first child three days ago. She had a normal pregnancy, and a vaginal delivery. The infant is breastfeeding.
Which client statement indicates that the client needs more information about the home visit? You are: (Select all that apply.) A. Going to check my baby's weight.
B. Going to watch me nurse the baby and give me tips.
C. Going to teach my mother about the baby.
D. Checking for safety issues when my son starts crawling.
E. Going to take a blood sample from me and from my son.
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