Which of the following interventions results in convection heat loss in the newborn?
1. Removal from an incubator for procedures
2. Placing the newborn on a cold surface, such as a scale
3. Giving a bath
4. Placing the isolette near a cold surface such as a window or outside wall
1. Removal from an incubator for procedures
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A) "The government is looking to the NINR for information about promoting health." B) "Funding the NINR is one cause of health cost increases in the country." C) "The government is interested in preventing chronic disease." D) "Nursing research is focused on prevention and health promotion, which will decrease healthcare costs."
The manager of a surgical area has a vision for the future that requires the addition of RN assistants or unlicensed persons to feed, bathe, and walk patients
The RNs on the staff have al-ways practiced in a primary nursing–delivery system and are very resistant to this idea. The best initial strategy in this situation would include: a. Exploring the values and feelings of the RN group in relationship to this change. b. Leaving the RNs alone for a time so they can think about the change before it is im-plemented. c. Dropping the idea and trying for the change in a year or so when some of the present RNs have retired. d. Hiring the assistants and allowing the RNs to see what good additions they are.
When there is resistance to left ventricular filling, blood backs up into the pulmonary circulation. What does this cause?
A) Flash pulmonary edema B) Right-sided heart failure C) Right ventricular hypertrophy D) Left-sided heart failure
An agitated, confused client with hepatic encephalopathy has just received a dose of lactulose (Chronulac). The nurse determines this medication has been effective if the client:
1. Becomes more alert and cooperative. 2. Has one formed stool per day. 3. Is able to breathe better. 4. Asks for less pain medication.