The nurse is performing the Aldrete scoring system. Which factor(s) must be assessed? (Select all that apply.)
a. Activity
b. Circulation
c. Presence of wound drainage
d. Level of consciousness
e. O2 saturation
A, B, D, E
The Aldrete scoring system requires that the nurse assess activity, circulation, respiration, level of consciousness, and oxygen saturation.
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A) Examining infants in a city well-baby clinic B) Caring for elderly stroke victims in their homes C) Providing emergency care in an acute care facility D) Carrying out epidemiologic research E) Participating in health policy analysis
Hydrocephalus has been diagnosed in a fetus. At the delivery for the neonate, the nurse should anticipate:
1. A lethargic neonate. 2. A larger than average head circumference. 3. A stillbirth. 4. A neonate that appears the same as a counterpart without the diagnosis.
A pt who has been taking finasteride (Proscar), an enzyme (5-alpha reductase) inhibitor used to shrink the prostate gland, is admitted bc of continuing benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) symptoms. When planning care, which nursing problem should the nurse plan to address first?
a. disturbed sleep pattern b. urinary retention c. chronic pain d. risk for infection
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