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Tazate

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A patient develops mastitis three weeks after delivery. What part of self-care should the nurse instruct as being the most important?
 
  A) Take prescribed antibiotic for the full course even if improvement is noted
  B) Use NSAIDs, warm showers, and warm compresses to relieve discomfort
  C) Breast-feed or otherwise empty the breasts every one to two hours
  D) Increase fluid intake to ensure an adequate amount of milk

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A postpartum patient develops cystitis and does not want to drink more fluids because it burns when she voids. What should the nurse respond to this patient's issue?
 
  A) Advise that acetaminophen or another OTC pain reliever can be used to ease symptoms
  B) Agree to order a urinary analgesic for the patient
  C) Instruct use a sitz bath while voiding
  D) Teach that voiding large volumes of fluids that acidify the urine can actually reduce the burning and irritation


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: C

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D


Tazate

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Gracias!

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