Author Question: The pregnant client reports to the nurse that she is eating dirt on a weekly basis, and was told to ... (Read 80 times)

chads108 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The pregnant client reports to the nurse that she is eating dirt on a weekly basis, and was told to do this by her grandmother to have a healthy pregnancy. How should the nurse respond?

A. The soil may contain contaminants that could harm your baby.
B. This practice is completely unhealthy and should be stopped.
C. Your grandmother gave you bad advice. Stop at once.
D. There is no problem with this practice. Feel free to continue.

Question 2

The neonatal special care unit nurse is overseeing the care provided by a nurse new to the unit. Which action requires immediate intervention?

1. The new nurse holds the infant after giving a gavage feeding.
2. The new nurse provides skin-to-skin care.
3. The new nurse provides care when the baby is awake.
4. The new nurse gives the feeding with room-temperature formula.

Briannahope · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

4
Explanation: 4. Preterm babies have little subcutaneous fat, and do not maintain their body temperature well. Formula should be warmed prior to feedings to help the baby maintain its temperature.