Nursing Care for Pregnant Patients

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The nurse provides teaching for a patient with hyperemesis gravidarum and determines that further teaching is needed when the patient makes which statement? Options: “I will sip water throughout the day.”, “I will call for the provider if there is any blood in the vomit.”, “I will be sure to eat three good meals a day.”, “I will not eat spicy or fatty foods till I feel better.”

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I will be sure to eat three good meals a day.

Answer explanation

The statement "I will be sure to eat three good meals a day" indicates a misunderstanding. Patients with hyperemesis gravidarum should focus on small, frequent meals rather than three large meals to manage symptoms effectively.

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A nurse is assisting the nurse manager with an educational session about ways to prevent TORCH infections during pregnancy. Which statement indicated positive understanding of the topic? Options: “Obtain immunization against rubella early in pregnancy.”, “Seek prophylactic treatment even if cytomegalovirus is not detected during pregnancy.”, “A client should avoid crowded places during pregnancy.”, “A client should avoid consuming undercooked meat while pregnant.”

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“A client should avoid consuming undercooked meat while pregnant.”

Answer explanation

The correct statement emphasizes avoiding undercooked meat, which is crucial to prevent infections like toxoplasmosis during pregnancy. The other options do not directly address TORCH infection prevention effectively.