The nurse is aware that the neonate can generate warmth by
a. Shivering
b. Sucking on a pacifier
c. Metabolizing brown fat
d. Utilizing blood glucose
C
Neonates metabolize stored brown fat.
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1. Premedicate with an opioid analgesic. 2. Encourage caregiver to leave the room. 3. Instruct the caregiver to avoid restraint. 4. Show that the saw does not cut into skin.
Mr. P has been on renal replacement therapy for five years. Over that time his nutritional status has declined, and he has lost almost 40 pounds. He also has had some muscle wasting. The term used to describe this problem in dialysis clients is:
1. Protein-energy wasting. 2. Fat catabolism. 3. Metabolic acidosis. 4. Dry weight loss.
A nursing instructor asks a group of students if they know the traits that a successful preceptor would possess. Which trait identified by a student, would indicate to the instructor that further teaching is needed?
a. assertive/aggressive in clinical expertise b. clinically prepared c. enjoys teaching d. committed to the role
An 18-year-old adolescent learns that she is pregnant. She knows her choices are abortion, adoption, or keeping her newborn. Statistically, she is more likely to
a. Abort the products of conception. b. Keep her newborn. c. Marry the father and make a mutual decision. d. Put her infant up for adoption.