Congenital abnormalities are
A) highly contagious.
B) always fatal.
C) diseases of the elderly.
D) present at birth.
D
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A nurse is teaching a client with cerebellar function impairment. Which statement should the nurse include in this client's discharge teaching?
a. "Connect a light to flash when your door bell rings." b. "Label your faucet knobs with hot and cold signs." c. "Ask a friend to drive you to your follow-up appointments." d. "Use a natural gas detector with an audible alarm."
The dermis is composed of which of the following layers? Select all that apply
A) Epidermis B) Papillary dermis C) Collagen D) Hypodermis E) Subcutaneous tissue F) Reticular dermis
A patient in alcohol rehabilitation reveals to the nurse, "I feel terrible guilt for sexually abusing my 6-year-old before I was admitted." Select the nurse's most important action
a. Anonymously report the abuse by phone to the local child protection agency. b. Reply, "I'm glad you feel comfortable talking to me about it." c. Respect nurse-patient relationship confidentiality. d. File a written report on agency letterhead.
When assessing vital signs, you should:
1. count the apical heart rate for 1 full minute. 2. inflate the blood pressure cuff to 200 mm Hg. 3. take a rectal temperature first and then count the client's respirations. 4. wear gloves when taking an axillary temperature with an electronic thermometer.