A nurse is caring for the one-hour old infant of a diabetic mother. Which of the following should be included in the nurse's plan of care for this newborn?
A. Take the newborn's temperature hourly.
B. Use formula for all feedings, avoiding 5% dextrose.
C. Evaluate blood glucose levels at 12 hours after birth.
D. Assess for hyperthyroidism.
B
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The two parts of the nervous system are the:
a. Motor and sensory. b. Central and peripheral. c. Peripheral and autonomic. d. Hypothalamus and cerebral.
The pediatric nurse explains to the parents of a 1-year-old patient with pneumonia that the differences between the adult's and child's respiratory system affect function and subsequent respiratory conditions. Which difference does the nurse include in the discussion with the patient's parents?
A. Infants are obligate nose breathers until 6 months of age. B. The epiglottis in the child under 8 is shorter and more rigid. C. The larynx and the glottis are higher in the younger child's neck. D. In the child, there are more functional muscles in the neck and less soft tissue.
The preceptor is working with a new nurse to suction a patient through his new tracheostomy. Which actions by the new nurse indicate need for additional teaching about the procedure? (Select all that apply.)
a. The suction is not applied to the catheter until it is being withdrawn. b. The patient is placed in the supine position prior to suctioning. c. The suction catheter is twirled side to side as it is being withdrawn. d. Suction is applied continuously as the catheter is withdrawn. e. The patient's oxygen is reapplied between suction attempts. f. Water-soluble lubricant is applied to the suction catheter before insertion.
Due to her progressing osteoarthritis (OA), an 80-year-old woman is no longer able to perform her activities of daily living without assistance
Which of the following phenomena most likely underlies the woman's situation? A) Inappropriate T-cell-mediated immune responses have resulted in articular cartilage degeneration. B) Loss of articular cartilage and synovitis has resulted from inflammation caused when joint cartilage attempted to repair itself. C) Excessive collagen deposits have accumulated in the woman's synovial joints. D) Bone overgrowth in synovial joints has resulted in fusing of adjacent bones that normally articulate.