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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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The nurse in the newborn nursery is doing the admission assessment on a neonate. Which assessment finding would lead the nurse to suspect unilateral congenital hip dysplasia?
1. Lordosis 2. Trendelenburg sign 3. Asymmetry of the gluteal and thigh fat folds 4. Telescoping of the affected limb
The nurse is administering a medication to a client with hyperthyroidism to block the production of thyroid hormone. The client is not a candidate for surgical intervention at this time. What medication should the nurse administer to the client?
A) Levothyroxine (Synthroid) B) Spironolactone (Aldactone) C) Propylthiouracil (PTU) D) Propranolol (Inderal)
The nurse has collected several stool specimens that are to go to the laboratory. The nurse should:
1. take the specimens for parasites and ova to the laboratory immediately. 2. take the specimens for culture and sensitivity, and leave for later pickup. 3. take the specimens for parasites and ova to the refrigerator. 4. leave the specimens in the refrigerator until convenient.
A nurse manager discusses with staff that tort law may be applicable in certain patient situations. The five areas of tort law that apply to nurses are negligence, malpractice, assault and battery, false imprisonment, and ____________________
Fill in the blank with correct word.