The nurse clarifies that a fetus has enough surfactant to breathe on its own at the age of _____ weeks
ANS:
34
Surfactant begins to appear at the age of 24 weeks and is adequate to support life at the age of 34 weeks.
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The nurse suspects that a patient has otitis media. Early signs of otitis media include which of these findings of the tympanic membrane?
a. Red and bulging b. Hypomobility c. Retraction with landmarks clearly visible d. Flat, slightly pulled in at the center, and moves with insufflation
During a home visit the population nurse determines that a child with type 1 diabetes mellitus is activity participating in self-management. What did the nurse observe to come to this conclusion?
1. Mother makes the child lunch. 2. Child measure capillary blood glucose. 3. Brother waits to play with the child outdoors. 4. Older sister takes the child to the playground.
What intervention is most appropriate to facilitate social development of a child with a cognitive impairment?
a. Provide age-appropriate toys and play activities. b. Avoid exposure to strangers who may not understand cognitive development. c. Provide peer experiences, such as infant stimulation and preschool programs. d. Emphasize mastery of physical skills because they are delayed more often than verbal skills.
Coumadin's effect on blood clotting is decreased when taking
A. milk products. B. mineral oil. C. green leafy vegetables. D. antacids.