You are going to measure a resident's height. The nurse tells you:
a. How to measure height
b. What the person's height should be
c. If you should use a standing scale or tape measure
d. If the person should wear shoes
C
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a. Rectal suppositories. b. Early and frequent ambulation. c. Tightening and relaxing abdominal muscles. d. Carbonated beverages.
Anemia due to chronic renal failure is treated with:
1. Epoetin alfa (Epogen) 2. Ferrous sulfate 3. Vitamin B12 4. Hydroxyurea
A new mother tells the nurse that her baby must be cold because his hands and feet are blue. The nurse explains that this is a common and temporary condition known as:
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