Upon assessment, the nurse finds that the infant has a sunken abdomen, bowel sounds heard in the chest, nasal flaring, and grunting. What clinical condition does the nurse suspect the infant has based on these findings?
A. Epispadias.
B. A ruptured viscus.
C. A diaphragmatic hernia.
D. Hirschsprung's disease.
Answer: C. A diaphragmatic hernia.
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a. heating them slightly. b. diluting them with milk. c. offering a small snack with them. d. pouring them over ice.
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One nurse will plan this entire span of services for the client. Which type of care plan would be the most appropriate for this approach to client care? 1. individualized care 2. case management 3. clinical care 4. computerized care
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In order to determine if the change in Mr. Brown's sleep pattern is related to normal aging or depression, the nurse would need to ask Mr. Brown: A) "How much did you sleep when you were younger?" B) "Is it hard for you to fall asleep or remain asleep during the night?" C) "Why do you think you continue to ingest so much alcohol? D) "What used to help you go to sleep?"