The nurse measures the head circumference of a 6-month-old infant. Which measurement would the nurse interpret as most appropriate?
A) 33 cm
B) 35 cm
C) 43.5 cm
D) 47 cm
C
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A patient has been admitted to the nursing unit with a diagnosis of chronic renal failure. She will be dialyzed for the first time tomorrow morning. Which of the following are appropriate nursing interventions for the patient? Select all that apply
a. Encourage oral fluid intake as desired. b. Place the patient on strict I&O. c. Weigh the patient before and after dialysis. d. Maintain a total fluid restriction of 1,000 mL as prescribed.
The nurse is evaluating the activity tolerance of a 9-month-old with iron-deficiency anemia. The finding that indicates the child is tolerating activity is
1. tachycardia,HR of 150. 2. decreased alertness. 3. respiratory rate less than 50 withactivity. 4. muscle weakness.
Which of the following aspects of nursing would be most likely defined by legislation at a state level?
A) The differences in the scope of practice between registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs). B) The criteria that a nurse must consider when delegating tasks to unlicensed care providers. C) The criteria that clients must meet in order to qualify for Medicare or Medicaid. D) The process that nurses must follow when handling and administering medications.
The nurse, with agreement from the family, arranges for families to see social workers on the same day that they bring their children for follow-up care in a pediatric cardiology clinic. The role being performed is:
a. Caregiver b. Coordinator c. Collaborator d. Case finder