During a newborn assessment of the eyes, the nurse is careful to check for the red reflex in the retina, since its absence may indicate ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Congenital cataracts
Absence of the red reflex requires further testing for congenital cataracts.
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The nurse is teaching parents interventions appropriate to the emotional development of their toddlers. Which of the following is a recommended intervention for this age group?
A) Remove children's security blankets at this stage to help them assert their autonomy. B) Distract toddlers from exploring their own body parts, particularly their genitals. C) Do not blame toddlers for aggressive behavior; instead, point out the results of their behavior. D) Offer toddlers many choices to foster control over their environment.
A patient is considering valve replacement surgery. The nurse would explain which main differences between biological and mechanical valves? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Biological valves have a higher incidence of clot formation than do mechanical valves. 2. Biological valves wear out faster than mechanical valves. 3. Mechanical valves sometimes have an audible click. 4. Infections are harder to treat in mechanical valves. 5. There is a higher risk of hemorrhage in the years after surgery if a biologic valve is used.
When teaching a client about antacids, which comment by the client indicates further teaching is needed:
a. "I should ask my doctor for a medication other than indomethicin for my arthritis." b. "Antacids can interfere with the elimination of my quinidine." c. "Taking antacids will not affect my heart medication (digoxin)." d. "I should not take aspirin for pain, but use acetaminophen instead."
Which group of cervical nodes is palpable under the tip of the chin?
1) Submandibular 2) Submaxillary 3) Tonsillar 4) Submental