A mother, concerned that her toddler is not getting enough rest, asks a nurse what the average amount of sleep is for a 4-year-old. The nurse replies:
1. "A 4-year-old should sleep 16 hours a day, including naps."
2. "A 4-year-old should sleep no more than 10 hours a day."
3. "A 4-year-old should sleep an average of 13 to 14 hours a day."
4. "A 4-year-old should sleep approximately 12 hours a day."
ANS: 4
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a. "May decrease the incidence of patients required to return to the hospital." b. "Increases complications and readmissions in most cases." c. "Adapts to the situation as the patient's conditions changes." d. "Should begin as soon as the patient is discharged home."
Stool softeners are prescribed to promote normal elimination of feces. The most appropriate way to ensure effectiveness of this type of drug is:
1. mouth care. 2. ambulation. 3. adequate fluid intake. 4. high-fiber diet.
A nurse is conducting a health history and asks the client about use of complementary and alternative therapies (CAT) to treat her chronic headaches. What response would require further questions?
A) "I practice meditation." B) "I use relaxation to help me go to sleep." C) "Each week, I have a total body massage." D) "I take herbs to treat my headaches."
You have been called to an apartment for a child who is sick. As you approach the 4-year-old boy, you note that he is sitting upright in his mother arms with his chin thrust forward. He has a very lethargic and sickly appearance and is drooling. His airway appears open and his breathing is adequate. His radial pulse is strong and his skin is hot to the touch. Which of the following interventions would be most appropriate in the care of this patient?
a. Placing the boy supine for transport b. Suctioning secretions from the back of the airway c. Placement of an oropharyngeal airway d. Provision of blow-by oxygen