The mother of an African American newborn asks the nurse about the bluish black areas she noticed around the infant's lower back and buttocks. What is the nurse's best response?
A) "These areas are normal and should disappear by early childhood."
B) "It will be best if you have these areas treated with laser surgery."
C) "These spots will normally fade in about 2 weeks."
D) "This discoloration occurs in some infants and is usually permanent."
Ans: A
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A) "Measure your blood sugar and urinary ketones every two to four hours while you are sick." B) "You should not take any insulin until you are well again." C) "You should increase your insulin dose for five days, then return to the prescribed dose." D) "You should be hospitalized whenever you have the flu in case it affects your diabetes."
An organization's culture of safety is the result of shared values and behaviors that demonstrate which of the following? Select all that apply
a. Agreement on the importance of safety b. History of service to the community c. Communications based on mutual trust d. Mission statement that focuses on staff e. Importance of being a decentralized organization f. Confidence in the ability to prevent errors through the use of known safety practices
The nurse is working with a client experiencing depression. The client has three children, one of whom was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The nurse will most likely encourage the client to engage in:
A) Group therapy. B) Family therapy. C) Art therapy. D) Behavioral therapy.
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Which of the following information should the nurse provide to the client's mother? A) The bacteria are transmitted to humans through the wood tick. B) All clients with Lyme disease develop the rash over the skin. C) Symptoms appear immediately following the tick bite. D) It can lead to the development of angina and facial palsy.