The nurse is assessing a newborn immediately after birth. After assigning the first Apgar score of 9, the nurse notes two vessels in its umbilical cord. What is the nurse's next action?
a. Assess for other abnormalities of the infant.
b. Note the assessment finding in the infant's chart.
c. Notify the health care provider of the assessment finding.
d. Call for the neonatal resuscitation team to attend the infant immediately.
a. Assess for other abnormalities of the infant.
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Provided that a separate injection site is used for all injections, the nurse also may give which of the following immunizations during the same well-child appointment? 1. Varicella 2. Influenza 3. Measles, mumps, and rubella 4. Haemophilus influenza type B
A young adult calls the clinic to ask for a prescription for "that new flu drug."
He says he has had the flu for almost 4 days and just heard about a drug that can reduce the symptoms. What is the nurse's best response to his request? a. "Now that you've had the flu, you will need a booster vaccination, not the antiviral drug." b. "We will need to do a blood test to verify that you actually have the flu." c. "Drug therapy should be started within 2 days of symptom onset, not 4 days." d. "We'll get you a prescription. As long as you start treatment within the next 24 hours, the drug should be effective."
What legal term is used to describe when a person touches the intimate parts of another person against the will of the person touched and for the purpose of sexual arousal?
a. aggravated criminal sexual assault b. criminal sexual assault c. sexual battery d. statutory rape
For what reason do students of nursing examine the U.S. health care system?
A. Helps orient students to their future employment choices. B. Helps nurses and clients to understand options and choices. C. Helps students determine where they wish to seek employment. D. The content is an accreditation requirement.