During acute assessment of a newborn, what questions should a nurse ask before providing care at the mother's bedside? (Select all that apply.)
A) Does the newborn have good muscle tone?
B) Is the newborn term gestation (37 weeks or greater)?
C) Is the newborn pink in color?
D) Is the amniotic fluid clear?
E) Is the newborn breathing or crying?
A, B, D, E
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a. Talk to the resident about his behavior. b. Call the physician, and ask for a sedative. c. Apply a vest restraint on the resident. d. Get a companion to keep him in the bed.
Laboratory testing has confirmed that a patient has chloroquine-resistant malaria and the patient's physician has prescribed quinine along with an adjunctive drug. The nurse should question the physician's order if the patient has a history of
A) osteoporosis or low bone density. B) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). C) diabetes mellitus. D) cardiac arrhythmias.
A six-month study in Texas showed a decrease in the duration of hospital stays in schizophrenic clients treated with:
A) Gabapentin. B) Aromatherapy. C) Electroconvulsive therapy. D) Acupuncture.
A 37-year-old heterosexual African-American man has come for his annual health screening. Which test must the nurse ensure is ordered for this patient?
a. Human papilloma virus (HPV) b. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) c. HIV d. Venereal disease research laboratory (VDRL)