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The nurse is providing instructions about treatment for hemorrhoids to the client who is in the second trimester of pregnancy. Which of the following statements, if made by the client, indi-cates a need for further instruction?
 
  1. I should perform Kegel exercises as you have instructed.
  2. Cool sitz baths will help in relieving the discomfort.
  3. I should apply heat packs to the hemorrhoids to help them shrink.
  4. I can apply ice packs to the hemorrhoids to assist in relieving discomfort.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to take an apical pulse on an assigned client. The nurse places the diaphragm of the stethoscope at which cardiac site?
 
  1. Aortic area
  2. Mitral area
  3. Tricuspid area
  4. Pulmonic area



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Remedies for the symptoms of hemorrhoids include ice packs; warm or cold sitz baths; gentle cleansing; or topical ointments and anesthetic agents. Kegel exercises help strengthen the perineum. Hot packs will increase the blood flow to the area and worsen the dis-comfort from hemorrhoids.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: The diaphragm of the stethoscope is placed directly over the skin at the mitral area (the fifth intercostal space left midclavicular line) to listen to the apical pulse. S1 (lub) and S2 (dub) should be distinguished. The pulse should be counted for a full minute. Therefore aortic area, tricuspid area, and pulmonic area are incorrect sites.





 

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