Author Question: The nurse is receiving the shift report on a postpartum patient of Latin American descent. Which ... (Read 89 times)

bcretired · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse is receiving the shift report on a postpartum patient of Latin American descent. Which response(s) would not be expected and warrant(s) further discussion?

a. Her grandmother will be assisting with her bath.
b. She will start breastfeeding in a few more days.
c. Keep the window open so the baby can get some cool, fresh air.
d. The baby will not be circumcised.

Question 2

The patient is discussing alternative therapies with the nurse. Which statement(s) indicate(s) that further teaching is necessary? (Select all that apply.)

a. Alternative therapies may be dangerous.
b. Alternative therapies are based on empirical science.
c. Alternative therapies have a definite benefit to the client.
d. Alternative therapies are provided by nationally licensed medical providers only.
e. Alternative therapies are not generally recommended by primary health care providers.

nanny · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The Latin American culture believes that currents of air are dangerous and the newborn should be kept warm. The grandmother cares for the mother during recovery, breastfeeding is usually started after the third postpartum day, and the male newborn is often uncircumcised.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C, D
Alternative therapies are not based on empirical science, are not typically by health care providers, may be dangerous, and may be dispensed or used by unlicensed people.