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Question 1 of 5

What information should the nurse give a new mother regarding the introduction of solid foods for her infant?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Introducing solid foods one at a time with 4-7 day intervals allows identification of allergies. The extrusion reflex fades by 4-6 months, and mixing in bottles or starting with fruits is not recommended.

Question 2 of 5

A client was admitted to the hospital after falling in her home. At the time of admission, her blood alcohol level was 0.27 mg%. Her family indicates that she has been drinking a fifth of vodka a day for the past 9 months. She had her last drink 30 minutes prior to admission. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms would most likely be exhibited by her:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: This answer is incorrect. Alcohol withdrawal usually begins approximately 6-8 hours after the last drink. This answer is correct. It takes approximately 6-8 hours for metabolism of alcohol. This answer is incorrect. The alcohol is still in the system, as indicated by the high blood alcohol level. This answer is incorrect. Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal usually begin within 6-8 hours of the last drink.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse should carefully monitor a client for the following side effect of MgSO4:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The nurse should provide good distractors because these symptoms indicate that PIH has become more severe and may precede the convulsive or eclamptic phase. This is the opposite side effect of this medication. This is a common side effect of this medication and needs to be monitored and recorded frequently.

Question 4 of 5

Following the delivery of a healthy newborn, a client has developed thrombophlebitis and is receiving heparin IV. What are the signs and symptoms of a heparin overdose for which the nurse would need to observe during postpartum care of the client?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Hematuria, ecchymosis, and epistaxis are the most common signs and symptoms of a heparin overdose, indicating bleeding tendencies.

Question 5 of 5

Azulfidine (Sulfasalazine) may be ordered for a client who has ulcerative colitis. Which of the following is a nursing implication for this drug?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Sulfasalazine commonly causes skin rash and diarrhea, which should be monitored. The other options are not relevant nursing implications.

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