The mother of a newborn asks why the baby received a vitamin shot and what it was. What should the nurse respond to the mother about the vitamin and the purpose?
a. Vitamin A, which prevents vision problems
b. Vitamin E, which is an antioxidant that stimulates growth
c. Vitamin K, which prevents hemorrhagic conditions in newborns
d. Vitamin D, which is necessary for digestion and absorption of milk
c. Vitamin K, which prevents hemorrhagic conditions in newborns
Newborns have a diminished ability to clot blood and are more prone to hemorrhages; vitamin K injections are given to prevent hemorrhages. Vitamins A, D, and E are not given to newborns.
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Which person should obtain the client's signature on the informed consent document?
1. The clinic's business office manager 2. The registered nurse who manages intake and dismissal for the clinic 3. The technician who draws the client's blood sample 4. The health care provider who assessed the client's understanding of the testing
What is the best plan as the nurse prepares to administer a topical medication?
1. Check the medication for interactions with other medications. 2. Take the patient's vital signs. 3. Educate the patient to not disturb the patch. 4. Assess the patient's skin where the medication will be applied.
Statistically, what are poverty-stricken families more likely to have demographically?
A. A female head of the family, with few social and financial resources B. Employment outside their immediate neighborhood C. More children than the male head of household can support D. Ongoing predictable life events
When admitting older adult patients, health care agencies receiving federal funds must provide written information about:
a. advance health care directives b. the financial status of the institution c. how to sign out against medical advice d. the institution's policy on the use of restraints