The nurse is d/c a child who has just received chemotherapy. which of the following statements made by the child's parents indicates a need for additional teaching?
a. "I will inspect the skin often for any lesions"
b. "I will do mouth care daily and monitor for mouth sores"
c. "I will wash my hands prior to caring for my child"
d. "I will take a rectal temp daily and report a temp greater than 101F immediately to HCP"
d. "I will take a rectal temp daily and report a temp greater than 101F immediately to HCP"
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a. Perception b. Short-term memory c. Calculating ability d. Problem-solving ability
The nurse assesses the abnormal blood value for a young woman as:
1. platelets, 200,000//mm³. 2. hemoglobin, 14 g/dL. 3. red blood cells, 2,000,000/mm³. 4. iron, 68 µg/dL.
The nurse is preparing to counsel a 46-year-old woman who has been postmenopausal for 1 year about the common health risks associated with menopause. What should the nurse include in this teaching?
Select all that apply. 1. hypertension 2. heart disease 3. diabetes 4. macular degeneration 5. osteoporosis
The school health nurse is evaluating the home environment of several children as it relates to child safety. The nurse visits the home of each child and gathers the following data. Which activity places a child at greatest risk for bodily harm?
1. The parents are in a methadone program. 2. The parents consume alcohol on a daily basis. 3. The child is permitted to target practice with a revolver, unsupervised. 4. The child is a latchkey child.