A nurse is teaching a postpartum patient about preventing infection after discharge. What action by the patient indicates that she needs additional teaching?
A.
Allows milk to dry on her nipples after nursing
B.
Removes her peri-pad from back to front
C.
Sprays water from the peri-bottle from front to back
D.
Washes her hands prior to using the bathroom
Question 2
A woman with postpartum depression is being treated with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). What statement by the patient requires further action by the nurse?
A.
Adding St. John's wort has really helped my depression.
B.
I have started using aromatherapy and it helps a little.
C.
Increasing my calcium intake seems to have a positive effect.
D.
My baby seemed sleepier so I stopped breastfeeding him.
Gangrene of the toes and foot as a result of an infection often means eventual amputation.
Patient teaching: ear assessment
Chain of Infection
Each patient is greeted by the receptionist.
Patient health history form Cont.
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