The nurse explains that the dark bluish discolorations over the sacrum and gluteal areas of dark-skinned neonates are __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Mongolian spots
Dark bluish discolorations seen over the sacrum and buttocks of dark-skinned neonates are harmless Mongolian spots and will disappear during the first years of life.
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A) "Patient exhibits increased muscle tone." B) "Patient demonstrates normal muscle structure with no evidence of atrophy." C) "Patient demonstrates hyperactive deep tendon reflexes." D) "Patient demonstrates an absence of deep tendon reflexes."
Research that is done to examine findings of another researcher using the same variables but different subjects is referred to as:
A. exploration. B. replication. C. empiricism. D. rigor.
When reviewing the medication orders for a
patient who is taking penicillin, the nurse notes that the patient is also taking the oral anticoagulant warfarin (Coumadin). What possible effect may occur as the result of an interaction between these drugs? a. The penicillin will cause an enhanced anticoagulant effect of the warfarin. b. The penicillin will cause the anticoagulant effect of the warfarin to decrease. c. The warfarin will reduce the anti-infective action of the penicillin. d. The warfarin will increase the effectiveness of the penicillin.
Case management has been proposed as a cost-effective model of psychiatric care for mentally ill clients. Which of the following describe(s) the focus of case management?
A) Return to the practice of institutionalizing chronically ill clients B) Short-term inpatient, crisis stabilization, and community referral C) Increased use of psychotropic medication to stabilize psychotic behavior quickly D) Infrequent use of partial hospitalization and increased use of inpatient treatment