One of the most persistent environmental threats to the health of children causing irreversible central nervous system disorders and renal problems is
1. Asbestos exposure.
2. Electromagnetic fields.
3. Lead exposure.
4. Pesticide exposure.
5. Petrochemicals in groundwater.
ANS: 3
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a. Cyanosis b. Signs of pulmonary congestion c. Increased oxygenation of the tissues d. Diuresis
The nurse is planning care to address a patient's spiritual distress. Which interventions would be appropriate to include in this plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
A) Pray with the patient upon request as needed and desired B) Find a volunteer to read the Bible to the patient upon request C) Remind the patient that spiritual needs are often addressed last D) Contact the patient's church to have the clergy visit the patient E) Help the patient identify factors contributing to spiritual distress
A patient who had surgery 8 hours ago has not voided. The nurse notifies the physician for an order to insert an indwelling urinary catheter
Which of the following statements should the nurse use to describe the procedure to the patient? "I need to: 1) "put a Foley in you because you haven't voided since your surgical procedure." 2) "insert a tube into your bladder to drain the urine because you haven't urinated since surgery." 3) "catheterize you because you haven't urinated since having your surgery." 4) "place a catheter in your bladder because you haven't voided since surgery."
Some direct care tasks can be delegated to NAPs by the RN. An example of an indirect care task that can be delegated is __________
a. feeding b. clerical work c. ambulating d. minor health counseling