A 15-year-old patient suffered a head injury as the result of a bicycle accident
The nurse is concerned about potential complications caused by the injury to his right temple near his pituitary gland and should be closely monitoring which of the following? A. Bowel elimination
B. Urine output
C. Hypoactive thyroid
D. Diuresis
B
Hormones regulate fluid intake through different mechanisms. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is stored in the posterior pituitary gland and is released in response to changes in blood osmolarity.
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Cultural competence is
A. A set of integrated attitudes, knowledge, and skills that enables nurses to care effectively for patients from diverse cultures B. Necessary for nurses to work collaboratively within a diverse workforce C. Requires experience working within a diverse workforce D. Both A and B
The organization of the U.S. health care system might best be described as
A. A cooperative endeavor between private sector care and government management. B. Based on federal guidelines but with state implementation and funding. C. Disjointed, overlapping, and with gaps in services and persons served. D. Total freedom to any group to offer services as desired.
The nurse is assessing a 2-hour-old newborn delivered by cesarean at 38 weeks. The amniotic fluid was clear. His mother had preeclampsia. His respiratory rate is 80; he is grunting and has nasal flaring
What is the most likely cause of this infant's condition? 1. Meconium aspiration syndrome 2. Transient tachypnea of the newborn 3. Respiratory distress syndrome 4. Prematurity of the neonate
A nurse is preparing a woman in early labor for an urgent cesarean birth related to breech presentation. Select the best nursing action for reducing the couple's anxiety levels
A) Explain the reason for the need for a cesarean section. B) Inform parents that their baby is in distress. C) Ask the couple to share their concerns. D) Reassure the couple that both the woman and baby are in no danger.