Which of the following would be a newborn care procedure that will decrease the probability of high bilirubin levels?
1. Monitor urine for amount and characteristics.
2. Encourage late feedings to promote intestinal elimination.
3. All infants should be routinely monitored for iron intake.
4. Maintain the newborn's skin temperature at 36.5°C (97.8°F) or above.
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Explanation: 4. Maintain the newborn's skin temperature at 36.5°C (97.8°F) or above; cold stress results in acidosis.
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1. Ignore the behavior and don't speak to the client. 2. Address the client by name and state, "You must stop behaving in this way." 3. Leave the room as the client may be dangerous. 4. Address the client by name, stating "You seem upset. Would you like to talk?"
A patient, with a draining enterocutaneous fistula, is developing skin breakdown around the opening of the fistula. Which of the following should the nurse do to reduce this patient's risk of further skin injury?
1. consult an enterostomal nurse for wound and skin care 2. use gauze pads to wick the drainage away from the fistula opening 3. use an abdominal binder to secure gauze pads over the fistula opening 4. keep the wound open to air and permit the draining to air dry
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a. Access to care b. Quality of care c. Cost d. Adequate technological resources