The nurse assesses the newborn and notes the following behaviors: nasal flaring, facial grimacing, and excessive mucus. What is the nurse most concerned about?
1. Neonatal jaundice
2. Neonatal hypothermia
3. Neonatal hyperthermia
4. Respiratory distress
4
Explanation: 4. Nasal flaring and facial grimacing are signs of respiratory distress.
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1. circulatory and renal. 2. respiratory and circulatory. 3. renal and gastrointestinal. 4. hepatic and lymphatic.
The incidence of vitamin D deficiency in the United States is lesser than in many countries. What is the most likely reason for this?
A) Many children in US take daily vitamin supplements B) The water in many towns and cities in US has vitamin D added C) Some foods in US have been fortified with vitamin D D) The amount of ultraviolet sunlight each day in US is adequate to provide needed vitamin D.
According to the Ethical Principles for Effective Advocacy, which of the following are true? Select all that apply
1. Act in the health care provider's best interest. 2. Keep the client (group, community) properly informed. 3. Maintain client confidentiality. 4. Carry out instructions with diligence and competence.
The nurse identifies which most common serious adverse effect of TCA therapy?
A. Excitation B. Orthostatic hypotension C. Skin rash D. Sexual dysfunction