The nurse is providing postsurgical care for a 14-month-old girl following a myelomeningocele repair. The girl's mother is extremely anxious and tells the nurse she is afraid she will never learn how to care for her daughter at home.
How should the nurse respond?
A) I will help you become very comfortable providing your daughter's care.
B) You must learn how to care for your daughter at home.
C) You will need to learn to collaborate with all the caregivers.
D) There is a lot to learn, and you need a positive attitude.
Question 2
A woman who admits to recent cocaine use is in active labor. Her vital signs are pulse 88, respirations 20 and irregular, and blood pressure 160/90 . She seems lethargic and is sweating profusely. The nurse should:
a. position her on her right side.
b. elevate the head of the bed 90 degrees.
c. maintain the side rails up at all times.
d. keep the overhead lights on for accurate observation.
Nurse-patient interaction; nonveral communication
The nurse assesses the patient's ability to use the walker correctly
B, The nurse teaches the postoperative client to use an incentive spirometer to expand the lungs.
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