A woman in labor received an opioid close to the time of birth. The nurse would assess the newborn for which of the following?
A) Respiratory depression
B) Urinary retention
C) Abdominal distention
D) Hyperreflexia
A
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For what action would the nurse administer magnesium citrate?
A) Block absorption of fats B) Directly stimulate the nerve plexus in the intestinal wall C) Form a slippery coat on the contents of intestine D) Increase motility, increase fluid, and enlarge bulk of fecal matter
A patient comes into the community clinic speaking a language in which there are no interpreters available. Which action should the population health nurse take to demonstrate cultural competence within the healthcare system?
1. Ask the patient to seek medical care in the community hospital. 2. Ask a staff member if they could attempt to communicate with the patient. 3. Communicate to the patient that an interpreter is not available and ask them to return tomorrow. 4. Contact a neighboring community health center to find out if their interpreter for this patient's language can be borrowed for a short time.
The nurse is reviewing charts. A client seen in the clinic yesterday reported seeing a practitioner that placed his hands above a painful abdomen in order to transfer energy
This resulted in a decrease in pain simultaneously with an improved overall sense of well-being. The nurse understands this therapy to be: A. Reiki. B. Therapeutic touch. C. Homeopathy. D. Chiropractic.
A mother is concerned about her preschool child running into the street without looking. The nurse would advise this mother that for preschoolers:
a. verbal reminders of established limits and looking before crossing are effective b. fear of punishment is the only thing that works to prevent this behavior c. an adult must be with the preschool child at all times d. children this age seldom run into the street without looking unless chasing a ball