How should the nurse explain to a new mother why a newborn develops physiologic hyperbilirubinemia? (Select all that apply.)
A) Newborn liver is immature
B) Liver is not functioning upon birth
C) Mother has underlying liver disease
D) Liver is overwhelmed with a large number of red blood cells
E) Lungs begin to function and excess red blood cells are not needed
Ans: A, D, E
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Which of the following measures would likely be rejected as part of a first-line weight loss plan for a client with a BMI of 30.2, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension?
A) Prescription drug therapy B) Gastric bypass C) Calorie reduction by 500 to 1000 kcal/day D) 30 minutes or more of moderate-intensity activity at least 3 days per week
A male client with a blood pressure of 124/82 mm Hg has a triglyceride level of 220 mg/dL, fasting glucose of 240 mg/dL, HDL level of 23 mg/dL, and waist circumference of 38 inches. For which health problem should the nurse prepare teaching for this client?
a. Pre-diabetes b. Morbid obesity c. Metabolic syndrome d. Poorly controlled essential hypertension
An older adult lives in a facility that provides, housing, group meals, personal care and support, social activities, and minimal healthcare services. What type of facility does this describe?
A) nursing home C) accessory apartment B) assisted living D) home modification
A nurse is using a concurrent audit to review documentation following home health visits. Why is this type of audit most appropriate in this situation?
a. It is less costly than a retrospective audit. b. It represents the total picture of care that the client receives. c. It provides more accurate data for planning corrective action. d. It identifies problems at the time that care is given.