Which statement indicates that parents understand how to feed their infant who had a surgical repair for a cleft lip?
a. "We are feeding the baby with a dropper for 2 weeks."
b. "We resumed bottle feeding after discharge."
c. "We started the baby on solid food yesterday."
d. "The baby is drinking well from a straw."
ANS: A
The infant is fed with a dropper until the incision is completely healed, about 1 to 2 weeks after surgery.
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score was 10 . I'm wondering if I should send him home after arranging for follow-up.". The best reply by the second nurse would be a. "That would seem appropriate.". b. "Make sure he is followed up closely; he may require hospitalization in the near future.". c. "I think you should strongly consider hospitalization for him.". d. "A score of 7 or higher usually requires immediate hospitalization.".
In reference to quality control of health care organizations, quality is defined as
a. performing procedures correctly b. meeting the requirements of accrediting agencies c. meeting or exceeding requirements of the customer d. maintaining a good safety record
The production of glucose from noncarbohydrate body sources, such as glycerol from adipose tissue and amino acids from muscle tissue, is called:
1. Glucosuria 2. Glycogenolysis 3. Lipolysis 4. Gluconeogenesis
Which client would the nurse encourage to increase intake of ascorbic acid (vitamin C)?
1. A client with insomnia due to work-related tension 2. A client with thinning hair and baldness 3. A postmenopausal older female client 4. A client with wounds from a motorcycle accident