Author Question: A nurse is teaching a woman with genital ulcers how to care for them. Which statement by the client ... (Read 46 times)

D2AR0N · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A nurse is teaching a woman with genital ulcers how to care for them. Which statement by the client indicates a need for additional teaching?

A) I need to wash my hands after touching any of the ulcers..
B) I need to abstain from intercourse primarily when the lesions are present..
C) I should avoid applying ice or heat to my genital area..
D) I can try lukewarm sitz baths to help ease the discomfort..

Question 2

An infant with congenital heart disease is to undergo surgery to correct the defect. The mother states, I guess I'm going to have to stop breastfeeding her.. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?

A) That's true, but we'll make sure she gets the best intravenous nutrition..
B) Unfortunately, your baby needs more nutrients than what breast milk can provide..
C) Breast milk may help to boost her immune system, so you can continue to use it..
D) She won't be able to suck, so we have to give her fortified formula through a tube..

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

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
For genital ulcers, the client needs to abstain from intercourse during the prodromal period and when lesions are present. The client should wash her hands after touching the lesions to avoid inoculation and avoid extremes of temperature such as ice packs or hot pads to the genital area. Comfort measures such as lukewarm sitz baths can be helpful.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Breastfeeding a child before and after cardiac surgery may boost the infant's immune system, which can help fight postoperative infection. If breastfeeding is not possible, mothers can pump milk and the breast milk may be given via bottle, dropper, or gavage feeding. In addition, breastfeeding is associated with decreased energy expenditure during the act of feeding.