Which statement is most true about large for gestational age (LGA) infants?
a. They weigh more than 3500 g.
b. They are above the 80th percentile on gestational growth charts.
c. They are prone to hypoglycemia, polycythemia, and birth injuries.
d. Postmaturity syndrome and fractured clavicles are the most common complications.
C
All three of these complications are common in LGA infants.
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The patient started bleeding profusely from a surgical wound on the thigh. Nursing care is appropriate if the nurse takes which action to care for this patient?
a. Assesses the wound for sinus tracts and tunneling b. Applies roller gauze over the gauze pads on the extremity using a figure-eight pat-tern c. Obtains sterile gauze and sterile gloves d. Has nursing assistive personnel (NAP) apply the pressure dressing
Which client statement would the nurse recognize as indicating that the client understands dietary teaching related to lithium carbonate (Lithobid) treatment?
A. "I will limit my intake of fluids daily." B. "I will maintain normal salt intake." C. "I will take Lithobid on an empty stomach." D. "I will increase my caloric intake to prevent weight loss."
Abdominal thrusts are not used for:
a. Very obese persons b. Very tall persons c. Persons with heart disease d. Older persons
Parenteral drugs can be administered by four routes: ________, ________, ________, and ________.
What will be an ideal response?