A child who weighs 55 pounds receives a prescription for cefotaxime 150 mg/kg/day intravenously in divided doses every 6 hours.
How many mg should the nurse administer each day?

Choice A rationale:

Concerns about parenting. While concerns about parenting are important to address during prenatal care, the initial visit focuses on gathering essential information and providing education related to pregnancy and childbirth. Knowledge about labor and delivery is crucial for the client to understand the process and make informed decisions.

Choice B rationale:

Cultural practices related to childbearing. Cultural practices related to childbearing are also essential topics to discuss during prenatal care, but they may not be the highest priority at the initial visit. Understanding the client's cultural background and beliefs is important, but providing information about pregnancy and childbirth should take precedence during the first prenatal visit.

Choice C rationale:

Complications associated with childbirth. Discussing complications associated with childbirth is important, but it may be overwhelming for a client during the initial prenatal visit. The primary focus should be on providing basic information and addressing immediate questions and concerns, with more in-depth discussions about complications occurring in subsequent visits.

Choice D rationale:

Knowledge about labor and delivery. This is the correct choice because the initial prenatal visit should include education about pregnancy, labor, and delivery. Providing the client with essential knowledge about what to expect during labor and delivery empowers her to make informed decisions and plan for her childbirth experience.

Choice A rationale:

Sinus tachycardia may occur in response to various stressors or physiological conditions but is not directly related to anorexia nervosa or severe malnutrition. It is not the primary pathological process resulting from this condition.

Choice B rationale:

Menstrual cramps are not a pathological process but rather a symptom that may result from hormonal changes or other factors. While amenorrhea (absence of menstrual periods) is a common feature of anorexia nervosa, menstrual cramps are not a primary concern in this context.

Choice C rationale:

Hypertension is not typically associated with anorexia nervosa or severe malnutrition. In fact, individuals with anorexia nervosa often experience hypotension (low blood pressure) due to dehydration and nutritional deficiencies.

Choice D rationale:

Amenorrhea is the primary pathological process resulting from the adolescent's consistent maladaptive behavior of anorexia nervosa. Severe malnutrition and low body weight can disrupt the normal menstrual cycle and lead to amenorrhea. This is a significant concern for individuals with anorexia nervosa and can have long-term health implications.