A child in the ICU has a cleft palate. The nurse should expect which of the following dysfunctions in this child related to this congenital defect?
A) Nasal regurgitation
B) Vomiting
C) Diarrhea
D) Choking
A
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The family clinic nurse encourages a patient to continue breastfeeding her 8-month-old infant to facilitate maturation of the infant's immune system. When does this occur?
A. 12 months B. 16 months C. 18 months D. 24 months
When selecting nursing diagnoses for the 4-year-old child with nephrosis, what should be a priority for the nurse?
a. Impaired body image b. Skin impairment c. Nutritional deficit d. Injury
The patient has an extensive bowel preparation of oral laxatives and enemas for a colon resection. When asked about the rigorous prep, the nurse would list as the rationales (select all that apply):
1. Reduces possibility of fecal contamination of the operative site 2. Flattens the colon 3. Decreases postoperative distention 4. Avoids postoperative constipation 5. Decreases straining at stool
Nurses can advise their patients that all of the following are signs preceding labor except:
1. return of urinary frequency from more bladder pressure. 2. persistent low backache from relaxed pelvic joints. 3. stronger and more frequent (Braxton Hicks) uterine contractions. 4. a decline in energy, storing up for labor.