The nurse is preparing to administer ear drops to a 6-year-old. To ensure that the medication is instilled properly, the nurse does which of the following?
A) Pulls the pinna downward
B) Pulls the pinna downward and back
C) Pulls the pinna upward
D) Pulls the pinna upward and back
D
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A patient had a colon resection for removal of a cancerous tumor
Postoperatively, on the surgical floor which of the following activities would the nurse perform for the purpose of decreasing the risk of postoperative complications? Select all that apply. a. Assist the patient to turn, breathe deeply, and cough every 2 hours. b. Teach the patient about the type of tumor removed. c. Assess the drainage from the surgical site. d. Monitor vital signs on a regular basis.
Mr. Jones is a healthy, retired 68-year-old man. He has not been seen by his primary care physician since he was 55 years old. His immunization history is unavailable. At this time, he should be considered for
a. D/T (diphtheria-tetanus) vaccine, flu shot, pneumonia vaccine b. Meningococcal vaccine, HepB (hepatitis B) series, flu shot c. Flu shot, gamma shot, HepB series d. MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine, flu shot, pneumonia shot
The nurse identifies characteristics of buffer regulation, including: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. The body's buffering system is more acid than base. 2. Buffers neutralize excess acids or bases. 3. Buffers are the last defense against acid–base balance changes in the body. 4. The main buffer pair is sodium bicarbonate and carbonic acid. 5. The pH remains within its normal range as long as the ratio is 20 parts of bicarbonate to 1 part of carbonic acid.
Mrs. G accompanies her 12-year-old daughter to the clinic for a routine visit. She is obviously upset about her daughter's weight and repeatedly tells both the nurse and daughter how unattractive she looks
Your best response to the mother would be: 1. Criticism results in low self-esteem and can promote eating disorders. 2. Closely monitor her food intake and restrict high calories foods. 3. Talk with her teachers and make sure she is not eating junk food at school. 4. During puberty children gain weight but lose it again during adolescence.