A client who is 7 months pregnant reports severe leg cramps at night. Which nursing action would be most effective in helping her cope with these cramps
A. Suggesting that she walk for 1 hour twice per day.
B. Advising her to take over-the-counter calcium supplements twice per day.
C. Teaching her to dorsiflex her foot during the cramp.
D. Instructing her to increase milk and cheese intake to 8 to 10 servings per day.
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The nurse is assessing an 8-month-old during a wellness checkup. Which of the following is a normal developmental task for an infant this age
A. Sitting without support.
B. Saying two words.
C. Feeding himself with a spoon.
D. Playing patty-cake.
While assessing a client who complained of lower abdominal pressure, the nurse notes a firm mass extending above the symphysis pubis. The nurse suspects
A. a urinary tract infection.
B. renal calculi.
C. an enlarged kidney.
D. a distended bladder.
A 3-month-old infant just had a cleft lip and palate repair. To prevent trauma to the operative site, the nurse should do which of the following
A. Give the baby a pacifier to help soothe him.
B. Lie the baby in the prone position.
C. Place the infant's arms in soft elbow restraints.
D. Avoid touching the suture line, even to clean.
During her first prenatal visit, a client expresses concern about gaining weight. Which of the following would be the nurse's best action
Ask the client how she feels about gaining weight and provide instructions about expected weight gain and diet.
Be alert for a possible eating problem and do a further in-depth assessment.
C. Report the client's concerns to her caregiver.
D. Ask her to come back to the clinic every 2 weeks for a weight check.