Which of the following motion drags or rubs against the skin?
a. Skin tear
b. Friction
c. Pressure
d. Pinching
B
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Following genetic testing and a thorough history from the child's mother and father, a 5-month-old boy has been diagnosed with osteogenesis imperfecta. What teaching point should the care team provide to the mother and father?
A) "His skeleton is prone to breakage, and we'll begin hormone therapy to treat this." B) "His hips are extremely susceptible to dislocation, so rough play is out of the question." C) "You'll need to commit to calcium supplementation for the duration of his development." D) "You'll need to be very careful to avoid causing fractures to his fragile bones."
Which are important considerations when spinal anesthesia is being administered? (Select all that apply.)
a. Encouraging the patient to remain supine after the procedure b. Having epinephrine available in case of adverse effects c. Injecting a local anesthetic into the sacral region d. Placing the agent into the spinal column outside the dura mater e. Using an anesthetic solution from a sin-gle-dose vial
The only treatment alternative left for a patient diagnosed with advanced cancer is a rare, highly experimental bone marrow transfusion with a 10% success rate. The insurance company refuses to authorize payment for the $200,000 procedure, arguing that the money could be better spent providing well-baby screening for 2,000 residents in the service area. What does this decision by the insurance company reflect?
A) Unethical conduct B) Maleficence C) Paternalism D) Utility
A child is admitted to the emergency department (ED) for scald burns to the buttocks and thighs. According to the mother, she was preparing the child's bath and before she could test the water, the child fell in and was scalded. Which would cause the nurse to suspect abuse?
1. The burns are uneven, with some burns deeper than others. 2. The child's hands and feet are free of burns. 3. In addition to the main burn site, there are splash burns surrounding the area. 4. The mother was home alone with the child.