What would be important to teach parents following ventriculoperitoneal shunt insertion in an infant with hydrocephalus?
A) The child is likely to outgrow the shunt by school age.
B) Daily assessment techniques for ascites development
C) Daily assessment methods for sodium loss in urine
D) Removal of the catheter if anemia develops
A
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A nurse who receives frequent phone calls informs the manager the phone calls are related to a health crisis concerning a family member. Other nurses also receive personal calls, but not as many as the first nurse
Which action by the manager is appropriate? 1. Tell the nurse to have family call the manager's office if there is a crisis. 2. Discuss with the nurse how personal phone calls may affect client care and should be limited. 3. Inform the nurse the phone calls are causing morale issues among the staff. 4. Lift the policy against staff carrying personal cell phones for this nurse while the crisis continues.
Questions such as "What were the research questions?" and "What were the findings?" and "What methods were used to address those questions?" can all be answered in which of the following sections?
A) Discussion B) Abstract C) Introduction D) Results
The patient has been diagnosed with aphasia after suffering a stroke. What can the nurse do to best make the patient's atmosphere more conducive to communication?
A) Provide a board of commonly used needs and phrases. B) Have the patient speak to loved ones on the phone daily. C) Help the patient complete his or her sentences. D) Speak in a loud and deliberate voice to the patient.
What should the nurse include in the teaching plan for parents of a child with diabetes insipidus who is receiving DDAVP?
a. Increase the dosage of DDAVP as the urine specific gravity (SG) increases. b. Give DDAVP only if urine output decreases. c. The child should have free access to water and toilet facilities at school. d. Cleanse skin before administering the transdermal patch.