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CBme

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A nurse is teaching a woman about the care of her newborn's umbilical cord. Which reflects the current recommendations?
 
  a. The use of triple dye
  b. Dry cord care
  c. The use of alcohol
  d. The use of bacitracin ointment

Question 2

A client is experiencing postpartum discomfort. Three days postpartum, which analgesic will the nurse offer first?
 
  a. Morphine
  b. Meperidine
  c. Ibuprofen
  d. Aspirin


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Current literature supports dry cord care with no agents applied.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
By 3 days postpartum, ibuprofen is the appropriate choice of medication.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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