When choosing a topical corticosteroid cream to treat diaper dermatitis, the ideal medication would be:
1. Intermediate potency corticosteroid ointment (Kenalog)
2. A combination of a corticosteroid and an antifungal (Lotrisone)
3. A low-potency corticosteroid cream applied sparingly (hydrocortisone 1%)
4. A high-potency corticosteroid cream (Diprolene AF)
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When teaching students about suicide, the nursing instructor knows to include facts such as:
1. Over 31,000 people kill themselves each year, and suicide is the primary reason for their deaths. 2. Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among African-American teenagers and the ninth leading cause of Caucasian teen deaths. 3. Suicide is the 11th leading cause of self-inflicted injuries, accounting for over 325,000 people each year going to the emergency department. 4. Suicide is the leading cause of death among mentally ill clients, and over three million people kill themselves each year according to the CDC. 5. Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death among Americans, and as many as 44% of psychiatric emergency clients are at increased risk for suicide.
The nurse is assessing the apical pulse of a 3-month-old infant and finds that the heart rate is 135 beats per minute. The nurse interprets this result as:
a. Normal for this age. b. Lower than expected. c. Higher than expected, probably as a result of crying. d. Higher than expected, reflecting persistent tachycardia.
The nurse is planning to use the Hospital Admission Risk Profile (HARP) to assess an older patient's risk for developing problems while hospitalized for an acute illness
Which areas are used to assess risk? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Age 2. Manual dexterity 3. Cognitive function 4. Ability to self-feed 5. Independence with ADLs
The mother of a newborn asks why the baby received a vitamin shot and what it was. What should the nurse respond to the mother about the vitamin and the purpose?
a. Vitamin A, which prevents vision problems b. Vitamin E, which is an antioxidant that stimulates growth c. Vitamin K, which prevents hemorrhagic conditions in newborns d. Vitamin D, which is necessary for digestion and absorption of milk