How to perform a heel stick on a newborn:

1. Don clean gloves

2. Warm the newborns heel 1st to increase circulation

3. Cleanse the area w/an appropriate antiseptic & allow to dry

4. A spring-activated lancet is used on the outer aspect of the heel. The lancet should

go no deeper than 2.4 mm

5. Apply pressure w/dry gauze until bleeding stops & cover w/an adhesive bandage

6. Comfort the newborn after

1. A diaphragm needs to have what applied with each act of coitus?

2. How long must a diaphragm remain in place following coitus?

3. Diaphragms are contraindicated for clients with:

1. spermicidal gel, cream, or foam

2. 6 hours

3. a hx of TSS or frequent UTIs

Temp can ____slightly at the time of ovulation, with the Basal Body Temperature (BBT)

method of contraception, a woman is instructed to:

-drop

-measure oral temp prior to getting out of bed each morning to monitor ovulation

Caring for a client with severe preeclampsia:

-monitor for mag sulf toxicity (absence of patellar DTRs, urine output <30>

<12>

-bed rest

-side-lying position

-avoid alcohol, limit caffiene

-increase fluid intake to 8 glasses/day

-avoid stimuli that may precipitate a seizure

-daily weights

-monitor LOC