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Awilson837

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A pregnant patient is experiencing a vaginal discharge and wants to douche. What should the nurse instruct the patient about this health practice?
 
  A) Avoid routine douching.
  B) Use an alkaline solution.
  C) Use only a commercial solution.
  D) Use a solution that has been chilled.

Question 2

Which statement by a parent indicates understanding of instructions on the care of a child with conjunctivitis?
 
  a. I should treat my other children with these eyedrops to prevent spread of the
  disease.
  b. My child must remain home from school until he has received 72 hours of
  antibiotic drops.
  c. I should avoid touching the tip of the ointment tube to my child's eye.
  d. My child may go back to wearing his contact lenses 24 hours after treatment has
  started.



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Answer to Question 1

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Douching while pregnant is contraindicated because the force of the irrigating fluid could cause the solution to enter the cervix and lead to uterine infection. In addition, douching alters the pH of the vagina, leading to an increased risk of vaginal bacterial growth. The alkalinity, purchase type, or temperature of the solution does not matter. The pregnant patient should not douche.

Answer to Question 2

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A To avoid cross-contamination, medication should never be shared.
B The child should remain home from school until 24 hours after receiving
medication.
C Care should be taken to avoid touching the tip of the ointment tube or dropper to
the eye to avoid contamination of the medication.
D The child should not wear contact lenses until treatment is completed.




Awilson837

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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