A patient has suffered cerebellar trauma after falling off of a ladder. The patient has been stabilized and is now receiving care on a neurological unit
When planning this patient's care, what nursing diagnosis is most likely to result from an injury to this part of the brain?
A) Risk for aspiration
B) Risk for falls
C) Risk for ineffective thermoregulation
D) Risk for ineffective breathing pattern
B
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A 6-month-old male infant is brought to the emergency department by his parents for inconsolable crying and pulling at his right ear
When assessing this infant, the nurse is aware that the tympanic membrane should be what color in a healthy ear? A) Yellowish-white B) Pink C) Gray D) Bluish-white
The Code for Nurses
a. is a binding oath, which tells nurses how to make ethical decisions b. delineates all obligations and responsibilities of the nurse c. supports the concept of respect for all persons d. assists the nurse in formulating a personal belief system
A client who is 4 weeks postpartum reports to the clinic with complaints of breast tenderness and swelling. The diagnosis is mastitis. Which of the following will likely be included in the initial plan of care?
1. Wearing of a support bra 2. Discontinue breast-feeding for 48 to 72 hours 3. The application of hot compresses 4. Antibiotic therapy for 7 days
Which of the following statements is true about the formation of feces?
A. The rectum removes water and minerals from the residual waste product and compresses the waste into feces for excretion through the anus. B. The small intestine compresses the waste into feces for excretion. C. Contractions of the small intestine move digested food and chyme toward the colon. D. None of these are correct.