The nurse is preparing to administer eye prophylaxis to a newborn. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate?
A) Instilling 1 or 2 drops of saline solution into the conjunctiva
B) Irrigating the eye with sterile water after administration
C) Applying a 1- to 2-cm ribbon of ointment into the conjunctival sac
D) Ensuring that the room is brightly lit
C
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The parents have understood the nurse's teaching with regard to colostomy stoma care for their infant if they state
1. "We will change the colostomy bagwith each wet diaper." 2. "We will use adhesive enhancerswhen we change the bag." 3. "We will watch for skin irritationaround the stoma." 4. "We will expect a moderate amountof bleeding after cleansing the area around the stoma."
From this list of patients, choose the ones that would be eligible to receive Medicare Part A benefits without paying premiums. Select all that apply
1. An unemployed 16-year-old mother of a 6-month-old infant. 2. A 45-year-old father of three children receiving governmental financial assistance. 3. A 75-year-old retired postal worker who receives Social Security benefits. 4. A 66-year-old woman who never worked outside the home, but whose husband had Medicare-covered government employment. 5. A 35-year-old man who can no longer work due to end-stage renal disease.
Which of the following is an example of a cognitive-behavioral technique?
a. Distraction b. Relaxation c. Self-monitoring d. Verbalization of emotions
The nurse is caring for a patient who has a non-vented nasogastric tube. Which suction setting should the nurse select?
a. Low continuous suction b. High continuous suction c. Low intermittent suction d. High intermittent suction