This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: A new mother at 36 hours post-delivery has asked to be discharged to home. The nurse explains that ... (Read 38 times)

abc

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 543
A new mother at 36 hours post-delivery has asked to be discharged to home. The nurse explains that criteria for discharge before the newborn is 48 hours old include which of the following?
 
  1. The newborn's respiratory rate is less than 60/min.
  2. Singleton birth at a minimum 35 weeks' gestation.
  3. The newborn has passed at least three spontaneous stools.
  4. The newborn has normal and stable vital signs for 24 hours before discharge.

Question 2

A nurse counsels a couple who have concerns about a sex-linked disorder. Both parents are carriers of the disorder. They ask the nurse how this disorder will affect any children they may have. What is the nurse's best response?
 
  A. If you have a daughter, she will not be affected.
   B. If you have a son, he will not be affected.
   C. There is a 25 chance that a daughter will have the disorder.
   D. There is a 50 chance that a son will be a carrier.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

johnpizzaz

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 345
Answer to Question 1

1
Explanation: 1. Minimal criteria include a respiratory rate in the newborn less than 60/min.

Answer to Question 2

D




abc

  • Member
  • Posts: 543
Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent


steff9894

  • Member
  • Posts: 337
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

Did you know?

Before a vaccine is licensed in the USA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews it for safety and effectiveness. The CDC then reviews all studies again, as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Every lot of vaccine is tested before administration to the public, and the FDA regularly inspects vaccine manufacturers' facilities.

Did you know?

Hypertension is a silent killer because it is deadly and has no significant early symptoms. The danger from hypertension is the extra load on the heart, which can lead to hypertensive heart disease and kidney damage. This occurs without any major symptoms until the high blood pressure becomes extreme. Regular blood pressure checks are an important method of catching hypertension before it can kill you.

Did you know?

Many supplement containers do not even contain what their labels say. There are many documented reports of products containing much less, or more, that what is listed on their labels. They may also contain undisclosed prescription drugs and even contaminants.

Did you know?

On average, the stomach produces 2 L of hydrochloric acid per day.

Did you know?

In 1885, the Lloyd Manufacturing Company of Albany, New York, promoted and sold "Cocaine Toothache Drops" at 15 cents per bottle! In 1914, the Harrison Narcotic Act brought the sale and distribution of this drug under federal control.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library