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SAVANNAHHOOPER23

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The nurse receives a call from a woman who delivered her baby three days ago reporting foul-smelling lochia and a temperature of 101.2F. The nurse instructs the new mother to:
 
  1. Douche using a vinegar solution, and take ibuprofen every four hours.
  2. Make an appointment to see the physician within the next few days.
  3. Examine the breasts and look for any red, painful area.
  4. Come to the office today to be examined.

Question 2

Several non-nursing theories and models of health and wellness are used by nurses, such as Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Body Systems Model
  2. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
  3. Developmental theories
  4. Environmental Model
  5. Wellness Model



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Answer to Question 1

4
Rationale: The symptoms reported by the client are indicative of possible puerperal infection that can be fatal if not treated immediately, so it is important for the client to be seen today.

Answer to Question 2

1,2,3
Rationale 1: The body systems model focuses on abnormalities



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