The nurse is helping a new mother breastfeed her infant. As the mother's nipple touches the infant's tongue, the tongue pushes outward and away from the nipple
The mother says, "He doesn't like the taste of me or my milk." The nurse explains that this is called the ____________________ reflex and is a normal infant response and not an indication of dis-like for the mother.
Extrusion
The extrusion reflex is a normal newborn response and is present until about 4 months of age.
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The nurse is researching statistics of the five psychiatric disorders that comprise the top 10 causes of disability worldwide. Given this information, the nurse chooses which of the following as a priority screening for clients?
1. Bipolar disorder 2. Depression 3. Schizophrenia 4. Alcohol abuse
The nurse is attempting to obtain a sexual history on a patient who is being evaluated for a possible hysterectomy. The nurse should do which of the following?
a. Assume that the patient will not appreciate questions about sexual practices. b. Avoid information relative to medication effect on sexuality. c. Use specific gender terms to emphasize sexuality. d. Recognize that many patients welcome the chance to talk about their sexuality.
A nurse prepares a family for the altered appearance of the patient returning from stereotactic radiosurgery to see a(n) _____ in place
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
An hour after taking a medication, a nurse notes that the patient displays urticaria and pruritus. The nurse's priority action for this patient would be to
a. leave the patient to call the prescriber. b. assess for changes in respiratory pattern and wheezing. c. document the findings. d. administer epinephrine to the patient STAT.