A nurse who has recently completed orientation is beginning work in the labor and
delivery unit for the first time. When making assignments, which client
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charge nurse assign to this new nurse?
A.A primigravida who is 8 cm dilated after 14 hours of labor
B.A client scheduled for a repeat cesarean birth at 38 weeks' gestation
C.A client being induced for fetal demise at 20 weeks' gestation
D.A multiparous client who is dilated 5 cm and 50% effaced
D
The new nurse should be assigned the least complicated client to gain experience and
confidence, as well as protect client safety. Of the clients available for assignment, (D)
is progressing well and is the least complicated. (A, B and C) have actual or potential
complications and should be assigned to a more experienced nurse.
A client with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection has white lesions in the oral
cavity that resemble milk curds. Nystatin (Mycostatin) preparation is prescribed as a
swish and swallow. Which information is most important for the nurse to provide the
client?
A.Oral hygiene should be performed before the medication. B.Antifungal medications
are available in tablet, suppository, and liquid forms.
C.Candida albicans is the organism that causes the white lesions in the mouth.
D.The dietary intake of dairy and spicy foods should be limited.
A
HIV infection causes depression of cell-mediated immunity that allows an overgrowth of
Candida albicans (oral moniliasis), which appears as white, cheesy plaque or lesions
that resemble milk curds. To ensure effective contact of the medication with the oral
lesions, oral liquids should be consumed and oral hygiene performed before swishing
the liquid Mycostatin (A). (B and C) provide the client with additional information about
the pathogenesis and treatment of opportunistic infections, but (A) allows the client to
participate in self-care of the oral infection. Dietary restriction of spicy foods reduces
discomfort associated with stomatitis, but restriction of dairy products is not indicated
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