The nurse is caring for a 41-year-old patient who is pregnant ...

[captainjonesify]

The nurse is caring for a 41-year-old patient who is pregnant with her first child. What can the nurse suggest to reduce the development of varicosities from the pregnancy? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Jog in place.
  B) Take walk breaks.
  C) Rest in the Sims position.
  D) Increase the intake of vitamin D.
  E) Rest with the legs on a foot stool.

Question 2

A postpartum patient who is severely hearing impaired is silently holding the newborn. What should the nurse suggest the patient do when caring for the baby?
 
  A) Avoid speaking to her newborn.
  B) Put on the television to make noise.
  C) Use a radio as a source of sound for the baby.
  D) Speak and sing to the child as care is being given.

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Answer to Question 1

B, C, E
Feedback:
Interventions to reduce the development of varicosities while pregnant include taking walk breaks, resting in the Sims position, and resting with the legs elevated on a foot stool. Jogging in place will not reduce the onset of varicosities and might harm the patient and fetus. The patient should increase the intake of vitamin C, and not vitamin D, because vitamin C strengthens vein walls.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
If the baby hears, urge the patient to talk to the infant as care is given so the baby is introduced to sounds and words. Some patients whose speech is severely affected by a hearing disorder are reluctant to speak to strangers. Assure the patient that the infant welcomes the sound of her voice and will quiet readily to the sound. Being spoken to and sung to during the first year is important for overall development. The patient should not avoid speaking to the newborn. The sound of the mother's voice is preferred over the sound of television or radio.

[captainjonesify]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[bbburns21]

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