The nurse has reviewed the Graphic Record and Diagnostic Results at 1030.

The nurse is collaborating with another nurse about the client's plan of care. For each potential provider's prescription, click to specify if the potential prescription is anticipated or contraindicated for the client.

A. "I will ask to have you assigned to a female nurse.": Respecting the client’s preference supports her autonomy, comfort, and dignity. Offering to accommodate her request shows sensitivity to her personal, cultural, or religious needs and helps maintain a trusting nurse-client relationship.

B. "I will get a female assistive personnel to provide your bath.": While providing a female assistive personnel for bathing might address part of the concern, it does not fully meet the client's expressed preference for all aspects of nursing care to be provided by a female nurse.

C. "You will need to speak with the nurse manager about this.": Asking the client to manage the reassignment request herself can seem dismissive. It is the nurse’s responsibility to advocate for the client and initiate steps to meet her needs whenever possible.

D. "I care for other female clients and they do not mind having a male nurse.": Comparing the client’s feelings to those of others invalidates her concerns and does not demonstrate respect for her individual preferences, which is essential in client-centered care.

A. "Your baby needs to suck on a pacifier.": While non-nutritive sucking on a pacifier can sometimes soothe a fussy baby, it is not the first recommendation, especially for a newborn who is establishing breastfeeding. Early introduction of pacifiers can interfere with successful breastfeeding due to nipple confusion.

B. "Breastfed babies are usually fussy from swallowing too much air during feedings.": Although some air swallowing can occur, especially if the latch is poor, this is not typically the primary reason for persistent crying. Addressing crying with soothing techniques like swaddling is a more immediate and supportive intervention for the parent.

C. "Swaddling your baby snugly in a blanket might help soothe her.": Swaddling provides warmth, security, and a sense of being back in the womb, which can calm a newborn effectively. It reduces the startle reflex and helps regulate the baby's nervous system, often resulting in decreased crying and improved comfort.

D. "Breastfed babies often need to be supplemented with formula.": Routine supplementation with formula is not recommended for healthy breastfed newborns unless there are clear medical indications. Promoting exclusive breastfeeding supports optimal nutrition, bonding, and gut health in the early postpartum period.