Author Question: The new mother is 1 day postpartum and asks about bathing. The nurse provides her with information ... (Read 39 times)

CORALGRILL2014 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The new mother is 1 day postpartum and asks about bathing. The nurse provides her with information and recognizes the responsibility to:

a. tell her to take a tub bath to prevent injury.
b. encourage a sponge bath for 3 days.
c. let the patient shower and check on her frequently.
d. suggest she use hot water to get really clean.

Question 2

The nurse teaches a patient that autonomic dysreflexia can be triggered by a:

a. loud sound.
b. distended bladder.
c. leg cramp.
d. sudden chilling.

juwms · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
The first time the newly delivered woman takes a shower, the nurse should provide for her safety.

Answer to Question 2

B
Patients with spinal cord lesions above T5 may experience sudden and extreme elevations in blood pressure caused by a reflex action of the autonomic nervous system. It is produced by stimulation of the body below the level of the injury, usually by a distended bladder from a blocked catheter. Any stimulation can produce the syndrome, including constipation, diarrhea, sexual activity, pressure ulcers, position changes (from lying to sitting), and even wrinkles in clothing or bed sheets.