The visiting nurse evaluates a three-day-old breastfed newborn at home, and notes that the baby appears jaundiced. When explaining jaundice to the parents, the nurse should tell them:
A. "Jaundice is nothing to worry about."
B. "Some newborns require phototherapy."
C. "Jaundice is a medical emergency."
D. "Jaundice is always a sign of liver disease."
B
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These signs and symptoms are characteristic of the syndrome known as: a. alcoholic hallucinosis. b. alcohol-induced psychosis. c. alcoholic seizure disorder. d. alcohol withdrawal delirium.
A patient with diabetes is started on a new prescription for a thiazide diuretic. In this patient, which laboratory result should be carefully monitored?
1. Serum sodium level 2. Serum glucose concentration 3. Serum uric acid level 4. Serum calcium
Bilirubin is a byproduct of the destruction of which aged cells?
a. Platelets b. Protein c. Leukocytes d. Erythrocytes
Calculation guidelines say to round medication calculations to the ________ place.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).