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colton

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A couple comes in to the obstetrician's office for a prenatal check. The woman states, I know breastfeeding is important but I am not comfortable with this feeding method. I don't think it will work for us. The most appropriate action by the nurse is to
 
  a. Support the couple's decision
  b. Encourage the couple to rethink their decision
  c. Request that the couple talk to the obstetrician
  d. Reteach the couple about the benefits of breastfeeding

Question 2

A 56-year-old patient diagnosed with an acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) makes inappropriate sexual comments to the licensed practical nurse (LPN).
 
  The LPN is visibly upset. The registered nurse (RN) assigned to the patient informs the patient his behavior is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Is the RN demonstrating holistic or mechanistic nursing? ___________________ _
 
  What will be an ideal response?



Sassygurl126

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS:
mechanistic
The nurse is demonstrating the mechanistic nursing approach, which focuses on getting the task done.



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