Author Question: During the 7th month of pregnancy, a client exhibits dependent edema. The nurse explains the ... (Read 77 times)

sarasara · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

During the 7th month of pregnancy, a client exhibits dependent edema. The nurse explains the treatment for fluid retention during pregnancy, which is

a. adequate fats
b. avoidance of salty foods
c. elevation of the lower extremities
d. low-sodium diet and elevation of the extremities

Question 2

The nurse performs a Dextrostix on a newborn and finds it to be 25 . The nurse's next action would be to

a. assess the infant for respiratory distress to determine route for feeding
b. feed the baby formula by gavage
c. feed the infant formula by nipple
d. notify the pediatrician

Hikerman221 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Elevation of the lower extremities will help alleviate edema associated with increased circulatory volume and the weight of the growing uterus associated with the third trimester of pregnancy. Avoiding salty food may help prevent or decrease edema, but this is not the best answer. A low-sodium diet is not prescribed for the edema associated with a normal pregnancy.

Answer to Question 2

A
A glucose of 25 mg/dL is a critically low level, and the neonate should be assessed for respiratory distress to determine the best route for feeding. Hypoglycemia is a common complication, and a professional nurse should first assess the neonate for respiratory complications before notifying the pediatrician. After assessing for respiratory distress and noting that the neonate is stable, the nurse should have the neonate breastfed or administer glucose via nipple feeding.