In addition to offering alternative explanations and exploring options, what is your most
important role at this time?
What will be an ideal response?
The psychological burden associated with hearing the initial diagnosis can be overwhelming.
Stay with C.Q. and offer emotional support. Allow her to cry and vent her frustration, demonstrate
compassion toward her, and remain nonjudgmental.
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A program designed to decrease the infant mortality rate in the United States would probably make the greatest impact if it focused on which of the following?
A) Changing genetic traits B) Reducing the number of home births C) Increasing the education level of parents D) Increasing the number of women receiving prenatal care
The nurse is conducting a body system assessment of the newborn. Which are abnormal findings that the nurse should report? (Select all that apply.)
a. Low-set ears b. Yellow sclera c. A doll's eye sign d. Edema of the eyelids e. Absence of the grasp reflex
A client is having issues with urinary elimination. What should the nurse instruct this client to promote urinary elimination?
1. Don't interrupt your day by going to the bathroom; wait until you're at a good stopping place. 2. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water daily. 3. Urine color changes are not important. 4. Wash with soap and water every other day.
The body compensates for a rise in intracranial pressure by first displacing what?
a. Cerebrospinal fluid b. Arterial blood c. Venous blood d. Cerebral cells