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KWilfred

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on: Jul 22, 2018
Which of these actions is essential when a nurse is caring for a postpartum client who is getting out of bed for the first time?
 
  a. Stay with the client during ambulation.
  b. Ask a family member to walk with the client.
  c. Administer pain medication before getting the client up.
  d. Have a walker or cane readily available.

Question 2

The nurse is educating the client with histoplasmosis about prevention methods for future exposure. The nurse evaluates that the client needs future instruction if the client states that the possible sources include which of the following?
 
  a. cleaning bird cages c. fruit trees
  b. chicken coops d. mushroom cellars


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Viet Thy

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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The first time a mother gets out of bed, the nurse should be at her side and be ready to assist in case the mother becomes light-headed, weak, or dizzy.

Answer to Question 2

C
Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection caused from bird droppings, chicken coops, soil in the Mississippi, and in caves. It may have been dormant in the body following exposure and becomes prevalent when a client becomes immunosuppressed.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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