A client expresses concern that her 3-hour-old newborn is difficult to awaken. The nurse explains that this behavior indicates:
A) normal progression into sleep cycle C) a physiological abnormality
B) probable hypoglycemia D) poor oxygen saturation and perfusion
Question 2
A new mother, after changing her newborn's diaper, asks why the stool is almost black in color. The nurse responds by:
A) asking her if she took iron during her pregnancy
B) telling her that it is meconium and normal in newborns
C) testing the stool for occult blood
D) calling the health care provider to report this finding
The tone of the nurse-patient introduction sets the stage for the patient interview and patient care
A breech birth. This image illustrates a newborn that has been delivered buttocks first.
Positioning the client
Measuring the client’s weight with a standard platform scale
Newborn baby
A patient is talking to the nurse about her husband’s abuse and attempt to strangle her. She ...