A newborn is 22 1/2 inches long. How many centimeters should the nurse document on the chart?
A) 8.9
B) 9.9
C) 55.6
D) 56.5
C
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Upon auscultation of breath sounds, a nurse hears grating noises on inspiration. These sounds are indicative of which of these conditions?
a. fluid accumulation in the lungs b. inflammation of the pleura c. obstructed or narrowed airways as in bronchospasm d. obstruction due to secretions blocking the airway
What is the definition of pharmacodynamics?
1. The mechanisms by which drugs affect the body 2. Complying with one's medication regimen as prescribed 3. Taking multiple medications 4. The mechanisms by which the body handles the drug
A 90-year-old widower tells the nurse that he is being treated for depression and sometimes he is not certain that life is worth living. The nurse asks if he has ever considered taking his life. The nurse asks this question because he
A) is obviously suicidal. B) may be suicidal and the nurse knows that elderly men have a high rate of completed suicide. C) is depressed and with time he will feel better. D) needs to be hospitalized for his own protection.
The nurse is instructing a patient recently diagnosed with GERD. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I will avoid foods high in fat." b. "I will eat small frequent meals and have a snack at bedtime." c. "Orange juice may aggravate my symptoms." d. "I will wait 2 hours after eating lunch before lying down for a nap."