The Nurse Is Assessing a Client in the Third Trimester

question 27

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing a client in the third trimester of pregnancy and notes a yellowish discharge from both breasts.The nurse would correctly choose which of the following actions?

• 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:

Differential Reinforcement

A behavior modification technique where positive behavior is rewarded and negative behavior is not, encouraging the desirable behavior.

Deviant Behavior

Conduct that deviates from widely-held norms or values within a society, often causing negative reactions from others.

Burgess-Akers's Social Learning Theory

A perspective that emphasizes the role of socialization in learning deviant and criminal behavior through the observation of others.

Deviant Acts

Behaviors that violate societal norms or expectations, ranging from minor breaches of etiquette to serious criminal activities.