A mother is concerned that an 8-month-old baby has had two ear infections. What question should the nurse ask the mother to help determine the cause of the ear infections?
A) Does the baby have a bottle of formula in the crib each night?
B) Is the baby teething?
C) Are the baby's scalp and hair shampooed often?
D) Are you supplementing the baby's home-prepared formula with vitamin C?
Ans: A
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The nurse is preparing to perform the care of a patient's tracheostomy tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform during this procedure?
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Which of the following is an effective way to maintain safe professional boundaries?
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