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Question 1 of 5

A 24-year-old client is discussing contraception options with the nurse and expresses interest in an intrauterine device (IUD). Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The IUD does not primarily prevent ovulation; it works by affecting sperm movement and preventing fertilization (copper IU
D) or thinning the uterine lining (hormonal IU
D). The other statements are correct, indicating a need for further teaching about its mechanism.

Question 2 of 5

While caring for a term neonate who has been receiving phototherapy for 8 hours, the nurse should notify the health care provider if which of the following is noted?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Bronze-colored skin is a potential complication of phototherapy and should be reported to the health care provider.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse explains the complications of pregnancy that occur with diabetes to a primigravid client at 10 weeks' gestation who has a 5-year history of insulin-dependent diabetes. Which of the following, if stated by the client as a complication, indicates the need for additional teaching?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Twin-to-twin transfer is not a complication of diabetes.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is to draw a blood sample for glucose testing from a term neonate during the first hour after birth. The nurse should obtain the blood sample from the neonate's foot near which of the following areas?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The blood sample should be obtained from the lateral or medial heel of the neonate's foot to minimize pain and avoid major nerves and blood vessels.

Question 5 of 5

A client at 28 weeks' gestation in premature labor was placed on ritodrine(Yutopar). To maintain the pregnancy, the physician orders the client to have 10 mg now, 10 mg in 2 hours, and then 20 mg every 4 hours while contractions persist, not to exceed the maximum daily oral dose of 120 mg. At what time will the client have reached the maximum dose if she begins taking the medication at 10:00 a.m. and follows the physician's order?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The client will reach the maximum dose at 10:00 p.m.

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