The mother of a newborn calls the pediatric clinic and states, "I am concerned about my baby. When she first goes to sleep, her eyes dart around under her eyelids, she doesn't breathe regularly, and she sometimes twitches
" What advice should the nurse give this mother? A)
"You should ask the physician about these symptoms at your next checkup."
B)
"Please bring your baby in immediately for a checkup."
C)
"These are common behaviors in newborns, and are normal."
D)
"If your baby does this again, take her to the Emergency Department."
C
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Marie, an RN, accompanies the surgeon to Ms. Allen, a diabetic with gangrene of the lower left extremity. The surgeon explains to Ms. Allen that he will perform a below-the-knee amputation that will remove the infection
He will give her some antibiotics, and she will probably go home in few days. After the surgeon leaves, Marie brings in the consent forms and asks Ms. Allen to tell her what the surgeon said. Ms. Allen states, "Oh, he is going to remove the infection and give me antibiotics and then I can go home. I feel so much better now because my other doctor told me they were going to cut off my leg!" Based on this information, Marie's next step should be: A) Have Ms. Allen sign the consent form B) Draw a picture of a below-the-knee amputation for Ms. Allen C) Tell Ms. Allen that she did not hear what her doctor told her D) Call the surgeon and explain the situation to him
The nurse is caring for a patient with severe dementia. What nursing intervention best promotes orientation to time and space?
1. Provide good lighting, especially on stairs. 2. Acknowledge the patient's feelings. 3. Break instructions into short time frames. 4. Cover mirrors to decrease fear.
What should the home health nurse recommend to a patient if a fall occurs at home?
a. Assume a crawling position and push up from the floor. b. Pull self up using sturdy furniture. c. Roll to a doorway and pull up using the door knob. d. Place the right foot flat on floor and push up on the right knee.
A 9-year-old boy accompanied by his mother reports that since he came home from summer camp, he has had fever, nausea, vomiting, severe abdominal cramps and watery stools that contain blood and mucus
The clinician should recognize the importance of: A. Stool for ova and parasites B. Abdominal x-ray C. Stool for clostridium D. Fecal occult blood test