Nursing measures that help prevent postpartum urinary tract ...

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Nursing measures that help prevent postpartum urinary tract infection include
 
  a. Promoting bed rest for 12 hours after delivery
  b. Discouraging voiding until the sensation of a full bladder is present
  c. Forcing fluids to at least 3000 mL/day
  d. Encouraging the intake of orange, grapefruit, or apple juice

Question 2

A nurse is administering an opioid medication to a child. Which side effects should the nurse watch for with this classification of medication? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Respiratory depression
  b. Hepatic damage
  c. Constipation
  d. Pruritus
  e. Gastrointestinal bleeding

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Answer to Question 1

C
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A The woman should be encouraged to ambulate early.
B With pain medications, trauma to the area, and anesthesia, the sensation of a full
bladder may be decreased. She needs to be encouraged to void frequently.
C Adequate fluid intake of 2500 to 3000 ml/day prevents urinary stasis, dilutes
urine, and flushes out waste products.
D Juices such as cranberry juice can discourage bacterial growth.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, D
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Correct The nurse should remember opioids can produce sedation and respiratory
depression in addition to analgesia. Other adverse effects can include
constipation, pruritus, nausea, vomiting, cough suppression, and urinary
retention.
Incorrect Acetaminophen is associated with hepatic damage, and NSAIDs are
associated with gastrointestinal bleeding.