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When the breastfeeding mother asks about nutritional needs while breastfeeding, the nurse gives her a brochure showing the recommended nutritional requirements during breastfeeding as:
 
  a. an additional 1000 mL of fluids.
  b. prenatal vitamins and an additional 300 calories.
  c. at least three glasses of milk a day.
  d. a well-balanced diet with 500 additional calories.

Question 2

When assessing a patient with a cervical spinal injury (CSI), the rehabilitation nurse notes paralysis of the lower extremities as well as bladder and bowel incontinence.
 
  The nurse recognizes the injury as most likely occurring at the vertebral level of: a. C1 to C2.
  b. C3 to C4.
  c. C2 to C7.
  d. C4 to C7.

Question 3

During the immediate postpartum period, the mother has a temperature of 100.2 F, pulse 52, respirations 18, BP 138/84 . What should the nurse do?
 
  a. Report the temperature as abnormal.
  b. Continue to monitor every 15 minutes.
  c. Report the pulse as abnormal.
  d. Report that vital signs are normal.

Question 4

The new mother has decided not to breastfeed the baby. To suppress the milk supply, the nurse recommends that the mother:
 
  a. pump the breasts to remove milk.
  b. apply warm, moist compresses.
  c. restrict oral fluids.
  d. apply a firm bra and ice packs.

Question 5

When speaking to a group of high school students, the rehabilitation nurse instructs that spinal cord injuries resulting in paralysis occur mainly as the result of traumatic accidents in:
 
  a. middle-aged men.
  b. older adult females.
  c. young males.
  d. young females.

Question 6

When describing colostrum to the new mother, the nurse states that it is:
 
  a. slightly yellow and low in protein.
  b. slightly yellow and provides antibodies.
  c. creamy and high in fat and protein.
  d. colorless and high in fat and carbohydrates.

Question 7

When the nurse observes a patient experiencing a severe episode of autonomic dysreflexia, the initial intervention is to:
 
  a. locate the cause of irritation.
  b. assess the blood pressure.
  c. cover the patient with several blankets.
  d. raise the head of the bed to a high Fowler's position.

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