The newborn's temperature is not stable.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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Following an ophthalmologic exam with dilating drops, a patient calls the clinic to report eye pain and seeing halos around lights. The nurse realizes that this may be narrow-angle glaucoma due to the angle between the iris and cornea being blocked. Which advice should the nurse give to the patient?
A) "This is normal and will go away as the dilating drops wear off." B) "Have someone drive you to the clinic to be evaluated immediately." C) "Call the clinic in the morning if these symptoms continue." D) "Take acetaminophen to relieve the pain."
A patient who nearing the end of life is irritable and uncomfortable in bed. Which actions should the nurse take to make the patient more comfortable?
Select all that apply. 1. Raise the head of the bed. 2. Apply bed pads over the linens. 3. Gently massage the extremities. 4. Reduce the amount of pain medication. 5. Use a draw sheet to turn the patient.
The clinic nurse is evaluating a patient with a vaginal infection. The nurse knows that the normal vaginal pH is in which range?
a. 3.0 to 4.0 b. 4.0 to 5.0 c. 5.0 to 6.0 d. 6.0 to 7.0
A patient is admitted for heart failure and has edema, neck vein distention, and ascites. What is the most reliable way to monitor fluid gain or loss in this patient?
a. Check for pitting edema in the dependent body parts. b. Auscultate the lungs for crackles or wheezing. c. Assess skin turgor and the condition of mucous membranes. d. Weigh the patient daily at the same time with the same scale.