Question

Basic Care and Comfort

​List two (2) examples of behavioral manifestations of pain in a newborn.

The nurse is caring for a client with osteoarthritis who is complaining of low back pain. List medication that can be used in the treatment of pain caused by osteoarthritis. Suggested Med-Surg Learning Activity: Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis Rheumatoid Arthritis

​A nurse is caring for newborns in the nursery. What three (3) behavioral responses would indicate that newborn is experiencing pain?

A nurse is caring for a client receiving total parental nutrition (TPN). Which laboratory values should be monitored? Suggested Pharmacology Learning Activities: TPN

​A nurse is discussing nutrition during pregnancy with a G1 P0 client at 12 weeks gestation. What four (4) teaching points would the nurse reinforce in the teaching?

​What is one (1) source of complete protein?

​What actions should be taken by the nurse to prepare a client’s body for viewing by the family postmortem?

Answer 1

A patient with osteoarthritis should be handle with care and support since they experience a lot of pain. So they should be helped with all the necessary items nearby, support them in going from one place to another. Don't get angry if they shout at you because sometimes they do this out of pain.

A nursery child can be managed with toys and chocolates. They can be carried out for playing. If they are experiencing pain , then just distract their mind to cartoons or likewise which is suitable. This will control the child.

A client having TPN should be monitored for the nutrition assessment of his body at regular intervals along with the vitals checkup.

In pregnancy, iron containing foods, vit A containing foods, balanced diet, lots of green leafy vegetables should be taken. Soyabean is the single best source for abundant proteins.