A long and difficult labor results in the birth of a 7 lb, 6 oz girl. The nurse knows that critical components of the assessment of this infant include what? (Select all that apply.)
A) Is the newborn term gestation?
B) Is the newborn responsive?
C) Is the amniotic fluid clear?
D) Does the newborn have pink color?
E) Does the newborn have good muscle tone?
A, C, E
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The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a patient who has a fractured hip and is placed in Buck's (boot) traction while awaiting surgery. What is the desired outcome for placing the patient in Buck's traction?
a. Realign fracture. b. Relieve patient pain. c. Restrain patient. d. Maintain fracture reduction.
What infestation would the nurse suspect when the patient manifests with intestinal obstruction caused by the adult worms clogging the lumen of the intestine?
A) Platyhelminth B) Trichinosis C) Nematode D) Cestode
List the nursing actions in the correct sequence for a patient with an infiltrated IV. Separate letters by a comma and space as follows: A, B, C, D
A. Contact the physician. B. Inspect for signs of injury. C. Apply warm, moist compresses. D. Discontinue the infusion.
A state board of nursing that develops rules specifying the duties of registered nurses is displaying a type of law under which specific branch of the government at the state level?
a. tort c. administrative b. legislative d. judicial