When assessing a pre-term newborn, the nurse observes yellow discoloration of the newborn's skin. The nurse suspects pathologic jaundice on the basis of which of the following findings?
A) Cord blood bilirubin concentration of 2.5 mg/dL
B) Clinical jaundice that persists for more than 5 days
C) Serum bilirubin level above 10 mg/dL at any time
D) Serum bilirubin increases of 0.1 mg/dL every 4 to 8 hours
C
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A) Leadership B) Teamwork C) Volunteer activities D) Childcare arrangements
A client was prescribed alprazolam (Xanax) for symptoms of anxiety related to a recent divorce and relocation. She stated to the nurse, "A little while after I take the medication, I feel out of it and spacey." What is the likely cause of this f
1. The combination of lorazepam with an antidepressant 2. Rapid absorption and distribution to brain cells 3. Sensitivity of the mesencephalic reticular activating system 4. Long elimination half-life
The nurse in a pediatric acute care unit is assigned the following tasks. Based on recognition that the action defined requires training beyond the preparation of a registered nurse, the nurse would refuse to:
1. Diagnose a six-year-old with diversional activity deficit related to placement in isolation. 2. Listen to the concerns of an adolescent about being out of school for a lengthy surgical recovery. 3. Diagnose an eight-year-old with acute otitis media and prescribe an antibiotic. 4. Provide information to a mother of a newly diagnosed four-year-old diabetic about local support group options.
The Colorado Differentiated Practice Model for Nursing has four weighted components. Of the four to be evaluated which one carries the most weight?
a. competency statements c. institutional goals b. skills d. professional activities