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It is “ok” to use stretching during intra-event sports massage in the case of a muscle cramp/spasm.

Maria Sanchez , 20-year-old female, G1 T1 P0 A0 L1. Maria had an uncomplicated pregnancy and normal spontaneous vaginal delivery at 39 weeks. She delivered a 3500 Gram male infant, Juan. Maria is at the clinic for her 6-week post-partum visit. Maria shares with the nurse she is feeling anxious and overwhelmed. Maria states she attempted to breastfeed but quit because “Juan ate all of the time and cried most of the day.” Maria’s grandmother requested the Curanderos visit the house to guide Le Cuarentena. Maria explains Le Cuarentena is a period of 40 days after a baby is born during which time the mother should do nothing but take care of herself and the baby. Maria said, “grandmother told me Juan has colic because I did not eat the right hot foods after Juan was born and that the breastfeeding trouble was too much during the Le Cuarentena.” Maria tearfully expresses, “I failed as a mother.” Medications: NKDA Prenatal vitamins and herbs from the Curanderos Social history: Maria lives in a multigenerational home with her husband, Raul; 6-week infant, Juan; her mother and grandmother. Maria and her family primarily speak Spanish; today’s visit includes an agency interpreter. The nurse recognizes that Maria appears anxious and is concerned about Maria’s comments. The nurse suspects postpartum depression. The nurse administers the PHQ9 questionnaire and Maria scores a 17. Which are appropriate nursing actions?

It is “ok” to use stretching during intra-event sports massage in the case of a muscle cramp/spasm.

You are the nurse in a busy ER and need to triage the following patients. Place them in the order you would take care of them, most emergent to least.

What is the end result of a penetration test?

Maria Sanchez , 20-year-old female, G1 T1 P0 A0 L1. Maria had an uncomplicated pregnancy and normal spontaneous vaginal delivery at 39 weeks. She delivered a 3500 Gram male infant, Juan. Maria is at the clinic for her 6-week post-partum visit. Maria shares with the nurse she is feeling anxious and overwhelmed. Maria states she attempted to breastfeed but quit because “Juan ate all of the time and cried most of the day.” Maria’s grandmother requested the Curanderos visit the house to guide Le Cuarentena. Maria explains Le Cuarentena is a period of 40 days after a baby is born during which time the mother should do nothing but take care of herself and the baby. Maria said, “grandmother told me Juan has colic because I did not eat the right hot foods after Juan was born and that the breastfeeding trouble was too much during the Le Cuarentena.” Maria tearfully expresses, “I failed as a mother.” Medications: NKDA Prenatal vitamins and herbs from the Curanderos Social history: Maria lives in a multigenerational home with her husband, Raul; 6-week infant, Juan; her mother and grandmother. Maria and her family primarily speak Spanish; today’s visit includes an agency interpreter. The nurse recognizes that Maria appears anxious and is concerned about Maria’s comments. The nurse suspects postpartum depression. The nurse administers the PHQ9 questionnaire and Maria scores a 17. Which are appropriate nursing actions?

An independently rotating large cup affixed to the top of a fence prevents the hands of intruders from gripping the top of a fence to climb over it. What is the name for this technology?

Passwords provide strong protection.

You are the nurse in a busy ER and need to triage the following patients. Place them in the order you would take care of them, most emergent to least.

Alexia Mitchell, 5-year-old female, weight 35.2 lbs., recently diagnosed with leukemia. CBC results: Neutrophil count 1.7 WBC 30,000 She is reporting gradual arm and leg pain at a 6/10 over the last 4 weeks. Parents attributed pain to ‘growing pains’.  Patient experiencing n/v/d and loss of appetite. Vital Signs: Temp: 100.8 F HR 115 BP 100/65 RR 23 PaO2 95% The patient is beginning a second round of chemotherapy. The parents do not know anything about Leukemia, or the treatments. The nurse is providing information to the parents and Suzanne. Place the following actions in the order you would perform them.