The nurse assessing a newborn for heat loss is aware that nonshivering thermogenesis utilizes the newborn's stores of brown adipose tissue (BAT) to provide heat in the cold stressed newborn
A) True
B) False
A
True
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Muscle spasticity is noted upon nursing assessment in a spinal cord-injured patient. The nurse would expect which of the following medications to be ordered to control this clinical manifestation?
A) Baclofen (Lioresal) B) Dexamethasone (Decadron) C) Mannitol (Osmitrol) D) Phenobarbital (Luminal)
All of the following statements about necrotizing fasciitis are true EXCEPT
a. it is very rare in occurrence and decreasing in incidence b. it spreads along the adipose planes c. it is typically caused by beta-hemolytic strep d. it is a slowly progressing disease
When a nurse asks a patient "Do you have any thoughts of wanting to harm or kill yourself?" for what is the nurse assessing?
A) Suicide attempts B) Suicide means C) Suicide ideation D) Suicide plan
An experienced seasoned nurse uses her knowledge of patient medical conditions and intuition to identify patient problems. She is often the resource for other nurses on the unit. What stage of proficiency has this nurse achieved?
a. Novice b. Advanced beginner c. Competent d. Expert