A client has undergone a colostomy and is wearing an ostomy pouch ...

[Kthamas]

A client has undergone a colostomy and is wearing an ostomy pouch at the beltline.
  What should the nurse include in the client education?
 
  A) Avoid lifting heavy weights for about 2 months
  B) Avoid lifting weights heavier than 10 pounds
  C) Avoid swimming and taking a shower
  D) Avoid drinking Gatorade and broth

Question 2

A client in the first stage of labor has an episode of bright-red bleeding. What is the best action for the nurse to take?
 
  A) Perform a vaginal examination per protocol.
  B) Report any bleeding at once.
  C) Perform an ultrasound examination, as ordered.
  D) Inject vitamin K, as ordered, to stop bleeding.

[nixon_s]

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
The nurse should report any bright-red bleeding at once. A client who is bleeding should never be examined vaginally until ultrasound rules out placenta previa. The practitioner, not the nurse, should do an ultrasound examination. Vitamin K is given to the newborn to reduce the infant's chances of bleeding. However, the nurse cannot inject vitamin K into the client in labor unless specifically directed by the primary care provider.

[Kthamas]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[Alyson.hiatt@yahoo.com]

Gracias!