A preterm infant has an umbilical vessel catheter inserted so that blood can be drawn readily. Which of the following would be most important to implement during this procedure?
A) Prevent her from crying
B) Ensure that she is kept warm
C) Assess her cranial vascular tension
D) Evaluate her urinary output
B
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Which three health maintenance and promotion interventions would be most indicated and beneficial for patients with serious mental illness? Select all that apply
a. Walk with the patient during meetings and to nearby appointments. b. Point out that smoking is dangerous to one's health and discourage it. c. Screen the patient regularly for hypertension and diabetes mellitus. d. Encourage the patient to join a health club to promote exercise. e. Help the patient learn to prepare nutritious, tasty, inexpensive meals. f. Take the patient to medical appointments, and wait for him outside.
The nurse is caring for a client demonstrating signs of spiritual distress. Which of the following would the nurse note? (Select all that apply.)
a. lack of hope d. feelings of courage b. anger toward family e. faith in God c. poor coping mechanisms f. lack of purpose in life
The spouse of a patient who has delusions asks the nurse, "Are there any circumstances under which the treatment team is justified in violating the patient's right to confidentiality?" The nurse must reply that confidentiality may be breached:
a. under no circumstances. b. at the discretion of the psychiatrist. c. when questions are asked by law enforcement. d. if the patient threatens the life of another person.
Which of the following terms means muscle pain?
A. myopathy B. myalgia C. myositis D. myelitis