The nurse is providing teaching for the mother of an infant who receives all of his nutrition through a tube. The nurse is reviewing interventions to promote growth and development
Which of the following responses from the mother indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "I will give him a pacifier during feeding time."
B) "We need to keep feeding time very quiet."
C) "We need to make sure he doesn't lose the desire to eat by mouth."
D) "Sucking produces saliva, which aids in digestion."
B
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An infant weighs 9 pounds, 3 ounces at birth. When the infant is seven days old, the mother calls the pediatrician's office worried about her child's weight loss. What is the lowest acceptable weight the infant should be at this age?
1. 9 pounds 2. 8 pounds, 12 ounces 3. 8 pounds, 2 ounces 4. 7 pounds, 12 ounces
Damage to the upper portion of the reticular activating system results in which condition?
a. Seizures c. Apnea b. Diabetes insipidus d. Impaired consciousness
1 1/2 à— 3 3/4 = _____
a. 5 5/8 b. 3 3/8 c. 5 1/2 d. 3 1/2
A female patient's most recent urinalysis results are suggestive of bacteriuria. When assessing this patient, the nurse's data analysis should be informed by what principle?
A) Most UTIs in female patients are caused by viruses and do not cause obvious symptoms. B) A diagnosis of bacteriuria requires three consecutive positive results. C) Urine contains varying levels of healthy bacterial flora. D) Urine samples are frequently contaminated by bacteria normally present in the urethral area.