The nurse is concerned with the interactions between a mother and her 2-day-old infant. The nurse observes signs of impaired bonding and attachment. What should the nurse document as a cause for concern?
A) Making eye contact with the baby
B) Breast-feeding the infant on demand
C) Turning away from the baby
D) Asking for assistance changing a diaper
Ans: C
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Examples of unprofessional conduct that could lead to having one's nursing license revoked or suspended include which of the following? Select all that apply
1. Accidentally causing a skin tear on a frail elderly patient 2. Conduct that violates the Nurse Practice Act 3. Documenting patient care at the end of the shift 4. The use of drugs or alcohol while on duty 5. Failure to supervise nursing assistants and unlicensed assistive personnel
What advantage is shared by both interview and questionnaire data collection methods?
a. Both seek to understand the attitudes, beliefs, and feelings of participants. b. Both are analyzed by statistical methods selected by the researcher. c. Both require extensive training of the researcher coordinating the study. d. Both are paper-and-pencil tests implemented by the researcher.
patient with spasticity of the upper extremity after a stroke asks why a sling is not used to support the arm. Which rationale should the nurse provide?
1. The use of a sling will reinforce the spasticity and may promote a contracture. 2. A sling will alter your center of balance when standing. 3. The presence of a sling will make it difficult for you to assume responsibility for activities of daily living like dressing. 4. You will not be able to participate in therapy if you get accustomed to your arm being in a sling.
The industrial nurse reminds all the middle-aged employees that they should get a tetanus booster every _____ years
a. 2 b. 4 c. 7 d. 10