During a home visit the nurse is concerned that a newborn has maple sugar urine disease (MSUD). What did the nurse most likely assess in this baby? (Select all that apply.)
A) Seizures
B) Spasticity
C) Flaccidity
D) Musty odor to urine
E) Maple sugar odor to urine
Ans: A, B, E
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Which question by the nurse will help to support this mother's statement? 1. "Does your baby have tiny, white facial bumps?" 2. "Does your baby's skin and mucous membranes have a yellowish color?" 3. "Does your baby have irregular red patches on the back of the neck?" 4. "Does your baby have dark spots on the area above the buttock?"
There is an epidemic of influenza in a small, rural community. The leaders of the community are so concerned about the epidemic that they canceled all planned public events. This is an example of:
1. Social distancing. 2. Quarantine. 3. Isolation. 4. Restricting.
What form of congenital retardation is she most likely to have?
A foster mother brings a 4-year-old child to see you for an evaluation. She has had custody of the girl for 2 weeks. She knows that the child was born in your state and that her maternal grandmother had custody for 6 months. She received good medical care during that time, but after her biologic mother obtained custody the child was abused and has had no further medical care. She says the child has had many behavioral problems and seems to be very behind on her developmental tasks. When you examine the child you notice short palpebral fissures, a wide nasal philtrum, and thin lips. Her cardiac, pulmonary, musculoskeletal, and abdominal examinations are normal. Her Denver Developmental Screening Test shows most of her milestones have occurred only through the 24th month. A) Fetal alcohol syndrome B) Congenital hypothyroidism C) Down syndrome
Spirituality plays a role in the care of a patient. A nurse should be aware that spirituality consists of:
1. Individualized definitions of God. 2. Individualized concepts of how the human race began. 3. Individualized concepts of what others should believe. 4. Individualized concepts of a greater being who affects daily life. 5. Individualized concepts of eternity.