The nurse explains that the desired outcome of the treatments to correct developmental dysplasia of the hip is:
a. Stimulate ossification of the head of the femur
b. Deepen the acetabulum
c. Surgically rebuild the acetabulum
d. Prevent the femur from pressing into the acetabulum
B
Deepening the acetabulum by pressing the head of the femur into it will deepen the joint and allow the head of the femur to be stabilized. This is accomplished by the use of a pillow splint or a Pavlik harness.
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a. Transparent film dressing b. Sheet hydrogel c. Frequent turn schedule d. Enzymatic debridement
What laboratory value is most likely to indicate renal failure?
A) Elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) B) Low hemoglobin and hematocrit C) Elevated serum creatinine D) Normal urine osmolarity
A nurse admits a patient to the unit after completing a comprehensive interview and physical examination. In order to develop a nursing diagnosis, the nurse must now:
1) Analyze the assessment data. 2) Consult standards of care. 3) Decide which interventions are appropriate. 4) Ask the client's perceptions of her health problem.
Review the following reactions and select the one that is considered to be part of phase II of the drug biotransformation process
a. Oxidation b. Conjugation c. Alkylation d. Acetylation