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A primiparous client, 48 hours after a vaginal delivery, is to be discharged with a prescription for vitamins with iron because she is anemic. To maximize absorption of the iron, the nurse instructs the client to take the medication with which of the following?
- A. Orange juice.
- B. Herbal tea.
- C. Milk.
- D. Grape juice.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vitamin C in orange juice enhances iron absorption, unlike milk, which can inhibit it.
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When caring for a multigravid client admitted to the hospital with vaginal bleeding at 38 weeks' gestation, which of the following would the nurse anticipate administering intravenously if the client develops disseminated intravascular coagulation(DIC)?
- A. Ringer's lactate solution.
- B. Fresh frozen platelets.
- C. 5% dextrose solution.
- D. Warfarin sodium(Coumadin).
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fresh frozen platelets are used to manage bleeding in DIC.
When caring for a neonate diagnosed with gastroschisis, which of the following actions should the nurse record to do first?
- A. Weigh the neonate.
- B. Insert an orogastric tube.
- C. Prepare for immediate blood transfusion.
- D. Cover the abdomen with a moistened sterile gauze.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Covering the abdomen with moistened sterile gauze prevents infection and dehydration of the exposed intestines, which is the first priority.
A client asks about the risks of long-term oral contraceptive use. Which of the following would the nurse include in the response?
- A. Long-term use eliminates the risk of ovarian cancer.
- B. Long-term use may increase the risk of blood clots.
- C. Long-term use causes permanent infertility.
- D. Long-term use leads to significant weight loss.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Long-term use of oral contraceptives may increase the risk of blood clots, especially in smokers or those with other risk factors. It reduces ovarian cancer risk, does not cause permanent infertility, and weight changes vary.
The nurse is assessing a client at her postpartum checkup 6 weeks after a vaginal delivery. The mother is bottle feeding her baby. Which client finding indicates a problem at this time?
- A. Firm fundus at the symphysis.
- B. White, thick vaginal discharge.
- C. Striae that are silver in color.
- D. Soft breasts without milk.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: White, thick vaginal discharge at 6 weeks suggests an infection, as lochia should be minimal or absent by this time.
A client is considering permanent contraception. Which of the following statements by the nurse is accurate?
- A. Tubal ligation and vasectomy are considered reversible procedures.
- B. Both tubal ligation and vasectomy require a follow-up to confirm effectiveness.
- C. Tubal ligation affects hormone production.
- D. Vasectomy increases the risk of prostate cancer.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Both tubal ligation and vasectomy require follow-up to confirm effectiveness (e.g., sperm count for vasectomy, imaging for tubal ligation). Reversal is not guaranteed, tubal ligation does not affect hormones, and vasectomy is not linked to prostate cancer.