The nurse is developing a plan of care for the child hospitalized with nonorganic failure to thrive (NFTT). Which nursing intervention would be the highest priority for this child?
A) Monitor fluid intake and urinary output
B) Monitor bowel elimination
C) Lubricate the skin to keep it moisturized and intact
D) Teach and support the caregiver
Ans: D
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1. Nursing theory helps the nurse understand medical regimens. 2. Nursing theory helps the nurse think critically about nursing. 3. Nursing theory helps the nursing student understand the nursing process. 4. Nursing theory helps the nurse understand critical thinking.
Nurses realize that in conversion disorder, the patient:
A) Lets go of emotionally uncomfortable thoughts and feelings B) Expresses thoughts and feelings through physical symptoms C) Understands the cause for the paralysis D) Projects the problem onto a significant other
Which of the following conditions is often associated with severe diarrhea of gastroenteritis?
1. Metabolic acidosis 2. Metabolic alkalosis 3. Respiratory acidosis 4. Respiratory alkalosis
People with disabilities are special and should be treated differently from other patients
Indicate whether the statement is true or false