The parents of a 3-year-old are concerned because their child is still sucking her thumb at naptime. The nurse advises the parent that thumb-sucking:
a. Will deform the mouth
b. Is instinctive and normal
c. Will harm deciduous teeth
d. Indicates that the child is insecure
B
Thumb-sucking is normal, instinctive behavior at this age. This will not harm the teeth as long as it goes away before the second teeth erupt.
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The nurse is assessing the religious and spiritual beliefs of a patient with mental illness. The nurse understands that which is generally true with regard to spirituality and religion in the care of patients with mental illness? Select all that apply
1. Spirituality is a predictor of better outcomes in some major mental illnesses. 2. Spirituality is not a predictor of better outcomes in some major mental illnesses. 3. The ability to forgive has been associated with having a religious faith. 4. Religious individuals may have some protection against the physiological consequences of stress. 5. Definitive evidence has proved the relationship between religious beliefs and mental health and illness.
A client has been prescribed nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. What should the nurse be sure to include when educating the client about taking this medication?
A) Take the medication on an empty stomach to assist in faster absorption. B) Take the medication with food. C) The medication may cause drowsiness, so do not operate machinery or drive a vehicle. D) The dosage may be exceeded if pain is not relieved by the prescribed dose.
The nurse is obtaining vital signs on a 1-year-old child. What is the most appropriate site for assessing the pulse rate?
a. Apical b. Radial c. Carotid d. Femoral
A woman with Rh-negative blood is administered RhoGAM following an abortion to prevent:
a. Pregnancy-induced hypertension b. Isoimmunization in the mother c. Disseminated intravascular coagulation d. Isoimmunization in the fetus