The nurse is caring for an African American patient who has a serum bilirubin of 6 mg/100 mL. Which body area should be used as the best way to assess skin color changes in this patient?
A. Fingernails
B. Skin of the inner arms
C. Palms of the hands
D. Sclera
Answer: C
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The pregnant client expresses a desire to schedule birth during the baby's father's furlough from the Army. The nurse explains that prior to induction of labor, it is essential to determine which condition?
a. Dilated cervix b. Fetal lung maturity c. Rupture of membranes d. Uterine hypertonia
Which food or beverage should you teach a patient who is prescribed quetiapine (Seroquel) to avoid?
a. Coffee and caffeine b. Fresh berries and vegetables c. Aged cheese and smoked meat d. Grapefruit and grapefruit juice
The nurse assesses which of the following families as developmentally appropriate? Select all that apply
A) the family that teaches their school-age children at home, and does not participate in social groups B) the family with a newborn that has prepared a nursery and bought clothing and baby care supplies C) the family in which the teenagers are expected to work in the family business after school and on weekends D) the newlyweds who have decided together not to have children for several years E) the "empty nest" family that has opened a new business and spends long hours each day working together
Identify the household measure: 10 gtt
What will be an ideal response?