Author Question: The NICU nurse begins her shift by assessing one of the preterm infants assigned to her care. The ... (Read 65 times)

soccerdreamer_17 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The NICU nurse begins her shift by assessing one of the preterm infants assigned to her care. The infant's color is pale, his O2 saturation has decreased, and he is grimacing. This infant is displaying common signs of ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

The nurse teaches a pregnant patient from a nondominant culture that the health care provider wants the patient to rest for several hours every afternoon. Which patient statement indicates that teaching has been effective?

A) I need to go to sleep a few hours earlier every night..
B) I can stay in bed for a few more hours every morning..
C) I can lie down before lunch and then again right after dinner..
D) I need to lie down after lunch and not get up until it's time to prepare dinner..

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

Answer to Question 1

pain
These are all nonverbal cues to newborn pain. Other signs include moaning, whimpering,
tense rigid muscles, increased or decreased heart rate, apnea, increased blood pressure,
sleep-wake pattern changes, or display of a cry face. The nurse should discuss the
infant's response to pain with his provider to ensure that appropriate medications are
available. Ordered medications should always be given before any painful procedure.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
The nurse is evaluating the patient's comprehension of teaching regarding obtaining rest for several hours every afternoon. The statement about lying down after lunch and not getting up until time to prepare dinner indicates the patient understands the teaching. The other statements indicate that additional teaching is necessary because going to sleep earlier each evening, lying in bed longer each morning, and resting before lunch and after dinner do not demonstrate understanding of the health care provider's instructions.