The Nurse Is Assessing a Client in the Third Trimester

question 30

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing a client in the third trimester of pregnancy and notes a yellowish discharge from both breasts. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?

• A) Ask the client if she is preparing for breastfeeding.
• B) Notify the healthcare provider.
• C) Document the findings as normal.
• D) Obtain a culture of the discharge immediately.

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Definitions:

Equity Securities

Financial instruments representing ownership interest in a company, such as stocks, which may provide income through dividends.

Significant Influence

The power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of an investee, but not control them entirely, typically associated with ownership of 20% to 50% of voting stock.

Held-to-maturity Debt Securities

Investments in bonds or other debt securities that a company intends and is able to hold until they mature.

Current Assets

Short-term financial resources a company holds, including cash, marketable securities, receivables, and inventory, which are expected to be converted into cash within a year.