A woman in labor is found to have meconium-stained amniotic fluid upon rupture of her membranes. At delivery, the nurse anticipates that the priority nursing intervention is to:
A. Deliver the neonate on its side with head up, to facilitate drainage of secretions.
B. Suction the oropharynx when the head has delivered.
C. Prepare for the immediate use of positive pressure to expand the lungs.
D. Monitor the woman's temperature.
B
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When communicating with parents suspected of child abuse, the nurse should:
a. tell them the law requires reporting of the incident. b. be sympathetic to their needs. c. interact with them in a nonjudgmental manner. d. suggest psychiatric counseling.
Which functional health pattern would be MOST appropriate to use to categorize this data: client is awake, alert, and oriented
a. sleep and rest pattern c. cognitive and perceptual pattern b. health management pattern d. activity and exercise pattern.
A patient treated with trimethoprim develops hematologic toxicity. The nurse would expect to administer which agent to counteract this effect?
a. Allopurinol b. Folinic acid c. Vitamin K d. Acetaminophen
Mary, an 85-year-old patient with cognitive impairment and gross instability, wanders continuously. Lately, she has fallen twice, and the family demands that she be restrained
As the unit manager, you have initiated a least restraint practice. An appropriate action in this situation would be: a. Setting up a nursing team meeting to review practices. b. Calling the family to inform them of the practice. c. Initiating a multidisciplinary and family meeting to focus on Mary's needs. d. Restraining Mary to satisfy the family's wishes.