Which site would be best to use to take the temperature on a 12-month-old infant seen in an emergency room?
A) Rectum
B) Axilla
C) Mouth
D) Tympanic membrane
D
You might also like to view...
The sample in a quantitative study is usually not selected until the population has been identified
A) True B) False
The nurse must administer ear drops to an infant. How should she proceed?
a. Pull the pinna down and back before instilling the drops. b. Pull the pinna upward and outward before instilling the drops. c. Instill the drops directly; no special positioning is necessary. d. Position the patient supine with the head of the bed elevated 30°.
The nurse is caring for a 45-year-old patient who reveals that recent injuries are a result of domestic violence. The patient begs the nurse not to "tell." What action, taken by the nurse, is correct?
1. Tell the patient that the law requires reporting this incident. 2. Promise the patient not to tell anyone. 3. Talk with the patient about the reason for secrecy. 4. Report the revelation to the charge nurse.
The nurse is writing a paper on a research project as part of a class assignment. What should the nurse do to obtain the most current information about the research topic?
1. Ask the librarian to identify journals appropriate for the research topic. 2. Discuss ideas and content with classmates for inclusion in the research project. 3. Access a database and search for information appropriate for the research topic. 4. Study the class research textbook for information that would apply to the research topic.