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Question 1 of 5

The mother of a 2-month-old is concerned that she may be spoiling her baby by picking her up when she cries. Which of the following would be the nurse's best response?

A. Let her cry for a while before picking her up, so you don't spoil her'
B. Babies need to be held and cuddled; you won't spoil her this way'
C. Crying at this age means the baby is hungry; give her a bottle'
D. If you leave her alone she will learn how to cry herself to sleep'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Babies need to be held and cuddled; you won't spoil her this way'

Question 2 of 5

In a 32 day menstrual cycle, ovulation usually occurs on the

A. 14th day after menstruation
B. 18th day after menstruation
C. 20th day after menstruation
D. 24th day after menstruation

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: 18th day after menstruation

Question 3 of 5

The uterus has already risen out of the pelvis and is experiencing farther into the abdominal area at about the:

A. 8th week of pregnancy
B. 10th week of pregnancy
C. 12th week of pregnancy
D. 18th week of pregnancy

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: 18th week of pregnancy

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following information, when voiced by the mother, would indicate to the nurse that she understands home care instructions following the administration of a diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis injection?

A. Measures to reduce fever
B. Need for dietary restrictions
C. Reasons for subsequent rash
D. Measures to control subsequent diarrhea

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Measures to reduce fever

Question 5 of 5

The prenatal clinic nurse is providing information to a primigravida at 15 weeks' gestation. The client asked when she should expect to feel fetal movement. The most appropriate gestational age that a woman will first experience fetal movement is which of the following?

A. 26 to 28 weeks
B. 22 to 24 weeks
C. 13 to 15 weeks
D. 18 to 20 weeks

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: 18 to 20 weeks

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