The nurse is admitting a patient to the labor and delivery unit. While performing the initial assessment, it is most important to assess:
a. food and drug allergies.
b. when the baby is due.
c. when the patient last ate.
d. the timing of contractions.
D
Assessment begins with timing the contractions on admission to form a database.
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Which is true regarding an infant's kidney function?
a. Conservation of fluid and electrolytes occurs. b. Urine has color and odor similar to the urine of adults. c. The ability to concentrate urine is less than that of adults. d. Normally, urination does not occur until 24 hours after delivery.
A nurse wants to know about the licensing law that is practiced in different states. What is a permissive license?
A) Practicing nursing without a license B) Practice act that differentiates between LPN/LVN and RN licenses C) Designates the functions, duties, and responsibilities of the nurse D) Requires that nurses cannot perform the functions designated as exclusive to nursing without proper licensure in that state
Clinical manifestations of failure to thrive caused by behavioral problems resulting in inadequate intake of calories include:
a. Avoidance of eye contact. b. An associated malabsorption defect. c. Weight that falls below the 15th percentile. d. Normal achievement of developmental landmarks.
Medication administration must be followed by the right ________ on the patient's MAR.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).