Infants do not need oral hygiene until the first tooth erupts
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
F
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The pediatric nurse is aware that the signs and symptoms of failure to thrive, oral thrush, chronic diarrhea, and hepatosplenomegaly are consistent with a diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
A) True B) False
A patient with insomnia also has liver disease. What precaution does the nurse include in this patient's care plan?
a. Monitor carefully for increased side effects and adverse effects. b. Teach the patient that a higher dose is needed for effective action. c. Check the patient's electrolytes before administering the drug. d. Assess the patient's mental status every four hours.
Directions: Calculate the IV flow rates with DA equations where requested. For credit, show work. Label all answers. Label flow rates in milliliters per hour or drops per minutes, as needed. Ordered: D5LRS IV at 40 mL per hr. Available: D5LRS 500 mL; gravity device with microdrip administration set. a. What is the DF for a microdrip administration set? How many hours (and minutes, if
applicable) will the infusion last? b. DA equation:What flow rate will the nurse set? c. Estimated flow rate: d. DA equation: e. Evaluation:
A home health client has been prescribed nutritional supplements three times a day
The formula is expensive and the client tells the home health nurse that she is taking them three times a day, but diluting them so she can use only one can, not three, per day. As a client advocate, the nurse should: 1. Help the client look for available community resources that may be of assistance. 2. Tell the client that she needs to take the prescribed amount. 3. Report the situation to the physician. 4. Weigh the client on a weekly basis to monitor weight gain or loss.