Author Question: A postpartum patient has inflamed hemorrhoids. Which nursing intervention would be appropriate? ... (Read 67 times)

jenna1 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A postpartum patient has inflamed hemorrhoids. Which nursing intervention would be appropriate?

1. Encourage sitz baths.
2. Position the patient in the supine position.
3. Avoid stool softeners.
4. Decrease fluid intake.

Question 2

A newborn is suspected of having cystic fibrosis. As the child is being prepared for transfer to a pediatric hospital,the mother asks the nurse what symptoms made the physician suspect cystic fibrosis.

The nurse would reply that the clinical manifestation of cystic fibrosis that is seen first is
1. steatorrheic stools.
2. constipation.
3. meconium ileus.
4. rectal prolapse.

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

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Encouraging sitz baths is the correct approach because moist heat decreases inflammation and provides for comfort.
Rationale 2: Positioning the patient in a supine position would increase the pressure on the hemorrhoids.
Rationale 3: Avoiding stool softeners would put the patient at risk for constipation and increase the likelihood of inflammation.
Rationale 4: Decreasing fluid intake would put the patient at risk for constipation and would be contraindicated for reducing inflammation.

Answer to Question 2

Answer:3
Rationale:Newborns with cystic fibrosis may present in the first 48 hours with meconium ileus.Steatorrhea,constipation,and rectal prolapse may be signs of cystic fibrosis seen in an older infant or child.