A new patient to the clinic is 8 weeks pregnant with her second child. She asks the nurse about having a doula, since her husband is so nervous that he is no help. What will the nurse tell the patient about having a doula?
1. The doula will assist with pain medication.
2. The doula will be examining the patient periodically to see how labor is progressing.
3. The doula provides support and information, and is an advocate for the wishes of the patient and family.
4. The doula will be teaching breathing techniques and telling the patient when she can push.
Question 2
A nurse is providing guidance to a group of parents of children in the infant-to-preschool age group.
After reviewing statistics on the most common cause of death in this age group, the nurse includes information about prevention of which of the following? 1. Cancer by reducing the use of pesticides in the home
2. Accidental injury by reducing the risk of pool and traffic accidents
3. Heart disease by incorporating heart-healthy foods into the child's diet
4. Pneumonia by providing a diet high in vitamin C from fruits and vegetables
Measuring Patient Height
Child with cerebral palsy has abnormal muscle tone and lack of physical coordination.
Patient Teaching
Each patient is greeted by the receptionist.
Aquamatic pad and heating unit provide dry heat treatment to a patient’s arm.
A pacemaker in a patient’s chest.