When developing the plan of care for a woman who has had an ...

[EAugust]

When developing the plan of care for a woman who has had an abdominal hysterectomy, which of the following would be contraindicated?
 
  A) Ambulating the client
  B) Massaging the client's legs
  C) Applying elasticized stockings
  D) Encouraging range-of-motion exercises

Question 2

The nurse assesses the newborn's reflexes. Which of the following responses would indicate a need for further testing?
 
  A. A negative tonic neck reflex
  B. A positive Moro's reflex
  C. A negative Ortolani sign
  D. A positive Babinski reflex

[macagn]

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
After an abdominal hysterectomy, massaging the client's legs would be contraindicated because the woman is at risk for venous stasis, thrombophlebitis, and thromboembolism. Ambulation, elasticized stockings, and range-of-motion exercises would be appropriate to reduce the woman's risk for thrombophlebitis.

Answer to Question 2

A
Absence or asymmetry of the tonic neck reflex may indicate a neurologic problem. Positive Moro's and Babinski reflexes are normal. Ortolani maneuver assesses hips.

[EAugust]

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[macagn]

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