A newborn is found to have a meningomyelocele at birth. The plan is to take this baby to surgery as soon as possible. In the meantime, the nurse knows the position for this newborn is:
A) supine. B) in a sling. C) prone. D) side-lying.
C
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The nurse reviewing a research report recognizes that a discussion of oncogenes will address
a. a chemotherapeutic agent that eradicates viruses that cause cancer. b. factors in the immune system protecting the client from malignant growths. c. risk factors in cancer development. d. segments of DNA that transform normal cells into malignant cells.
An infant is diagnosed with acute otitis media. Which intervention is most appropriate for the nurse to teach the infant's parents?
1. Keep the baby in a flat lying position during sleep. 2. Administer acetaminophen (Tylenol) to relieve discomfort. 3. Administer a decongestant. 4. Place baby to sleep with a pacifier.
The nurse uses a visual aid to demonstrate how a coup-contrecoup injures the brain by: (Select all that apply.)
a. allowing the brain to twist on the brains-tem. b. moving forward to strike the anterior inte-rior skull. c. allowing the brain to compress on itself. d. striking the bony area opposite the site of impact. e. losing small amounts of cerebrospinal fluid.
What is the most common cause of vitamin K deficiency?
a. Administration of warfarin (Coumadin) b. Total parenteral nutrition with antibiotic therapy c. An immunoglobulin G–mediated autoimmune disorder d. Liver failure