A nurse is talking with a client who is at 21 weeks of gestation and is scheduled for an international flight. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)

Avoid sitting for long periods of time during the flight to prevent swelling and discomfort.

Wear compression stockings during the flight to prevent blood clots.

Avoid using seat belts during the flight to prevent pressure on the abdomen.

Take frequent walks and do leg exercises during the flight to promote circulation.

Avoid using electronic devices during the flight to reduce radiation exposure. Take a high dose of vitamin C before the flight to boost the immune system.

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,B,D

A. Avoid sitting for long periods of time during the flight to prevent swelling and discomfort. – Correct; prolonged sitting can increase the risk of swelling and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
B. Wear compression stockings during the flight to prevent blood clots. – Correct; compression stockings help improve circulation and reduce the risk of DVT.
C. Avoid using seat belts during the flight to prevent pressure on the abdomen. – Incorrect; seat belts should be worn low, across the hips, for safety.
D. Take frequent walks and do leg exercises during the flight to promote circulation. – Correct; movement reduces the risk of blood clots and swelling.
E. Avoid using electronic devices during the flight to reduce radiation exposure. Take a high dose of vitamin C before the flight to boost the immune system. – Incorrect; radiation exposure from electronic devices is negligible, and there is no evidence that high doses of vitamin C prevent illness during flights.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Counterpressure – Incorrect; nurses can perform counterpressure to help with back labor pain.

B. Cold therapy – Incorrect; ice packs or cold compresses can be applied without certification.

C. Acupuncture – Correct; acupuncture requires specialized training and certification.

D. Effleurage – Incorrect; light massage techniques can be taught and performed by nurses.

A. Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) B. Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE) C. Pertussis D. Influenza E. Group A streptococcus B-hemolytic

Correct Answer is ["A","B"]

Explanation

A. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) – Correct; requires contact precautions due to the risk of direct and indirect transmission.

B. Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) – Correct; requires contact precautions as it spreads through contaminated surfaces and hands.

C. Pertussis – Incorrect; pertussis is transmitted via droplets, so droplet precautions are needed.

D. Influenza – Incorrect; influenza spreads via droplets, requiring droplet precautions.

E. Group A Streptococcus B-hemolytic – Incorrect; requires droplet precautions, unless skin infections are present, which would then require contact precautions.

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