Which nursing intervention will decrease the incidence of ...

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Which nursing intervention will decrease the incidence of nosocomial infection in the preterm infant?
 
  a. Frequent handwash-ing c. Preventing hypogly-cemia
  b. Preventing hypo-thermia d. Keeping the infant in an isolette

Question 2

While providing education to a primiparous woman regarding the normal changes of pregnancy, it is important for the nurse to explain that the uterus undergoes irregular contractions. These are known as _____________ contractions.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Answer to Question 1

A
Appropriate handwashing timing and technique are the most important factors in preventing nosocomial infections. Preventing hypothermia will prevent cold stress, but not nosocomial infection. Preventing hypoglycemia will prevent metabolic stress, but not nosocomial infection. Keeping the infant in an isolette will prevent cold stress, but not nosocomial infection.

Answer to Question 2

Braxton Hicks
Irregular painless contractions occur throughout pregnancy, although many women do not
notice them until the third trimester. Women who are unsure, who have 5 or 6 regular
contractions within one hour, or who demonstrate other signs of labor should contact their
provider.