The nurse recognizes that the best time to test hearing is when the infant is in the behavioral state of ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Active sleep
In the active sleep state the infant responds easily to the sounds he or she hears. If the infant is already awake, it may be more difficult to identify movements and cues as responses to sounds from the hearing test.
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A patient with acute mania has been verbally abusive to staff since admission 3 hours ago. The patient says, "I can't believe you have a nursing license. I am not answering your stupid questions. You should pick another career."
Select the nurse's best response. a. "I will return in a few minutes to continue the interview.". b. "Your behavior is unacceptable. I expect an apology from you.". c. "I will have to report your behavior to the health care provider.". d. "I have a license to practice nursing, and I am entirely competent.".
Four individuals have suicide plans. Which plan evidences the highest risk for completed suicide?
a. Drinking dishwashing detergent before a family meal. b. Jumping from a suspension bridge in a rural location late at night. c. Cutting the wrists in the bathroom while a patient's spouse reads in the next room. d. Overdosing on acetaminophen (Tylenol) 1 hour before the patient's spouse is expected home from work.
A nurse is administering medication to a client using an intravenous (IV) infusion. What
considerations should be kept in mind when using infusion pumps? A) Infusion pumps use gravity to maintain the flow of IV fluids at a preset rate B) Infusion pumps are used in clients with kidney disease to prevent fluid overload C) Infusion pumps automatically regulate the rate and amount of IV fluid D) Infusion pumps do not pump fluids when the catheter is displaced from the vein
Both aspirin and ibuprofen products inhibit which process in the body?
1. Histamine production 2. Platelet production 3. Cytokine IL-1 synthesis 4. Cyclooxygenase (COX) synthesis