The nurse is caring for a client in the PACU who is ready for extubation. What should the nurse do before the endotracheal tube is removed?
a. Auscultate for bilateral breath sounds
b. Check for Homans' sign
c. Assess capillary refill
d. Assess for Cullen's sign
ANS: A
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The parents of a newborn girl express concern about the infant's vaginal discharge, which appears to be bloody mucus. What does the nurse explain as the cause?
a. Premature stimulation of the ovarian hormones by the pituitary system b. Cessation of female sex hormones transferred in utero from mother to infant c. The increased amount of circulating blood from the mother throughout pregnancy d. Trauma to the genitalia during the birth process
Express 3:10 as a decimal: ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Bile salts ______ fats and therefore promote digestion and absorption of fats
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The nurse is questioning the parents of a 2-year-old child to obtain a functional history. Which topics might the nurse include? Select all answers that apply
A) The child's toileting habits B) Use of car seats and other safety measures C) Problems with growth and development D) Prenatal and perinatal history E) The child's race and ethnicity F) Use of supplements and vitamins