The nurse is caring for a client who was given meperidine (Demerol) during labor. In planning care for the client's newborn, the nurse should closely assess the newborn for:
A. Body temperature.
B. Stool pattern.
C. Bilirubin level.
D. Urine output.
A
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A student athlete has a serious anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, and her knee is swollen with excess synovial fluid. Which procedure does the nurse prepare this athlete for?
A. Application of heat B. Immediate surgery C. Joint aspiration D. Knee reduction
A nurse is caring for a client who is to be transferred to another unit in the same facility. Which of the following is a responsibility of the nurse during the transfer of the client?
A) Prepare a discharge plan for the client. B) Refer the client to home health care. C) Hand over the client's belongings to the family. D) Provide a written review of the client's status.
Ms. Ping is lying in bed on her back with the head of the bed elevated at a 30-degree angle. She is in which position?
A. Sims' B. Fowler's C. Semi-Fowler's D. Lateral
Which statements should the nurse include in a presentation related to the general function of the gastrointestinal (GI) system for parents of pediatric clients? Select all that apply
1. "The GI tract is responsible for the ingestion and absorption of food." 2. "Newborns have smaller stomachs but increased peristalsis." 3. "All children require smaller, more frequent feedings." 4. "Infants lack certain digestive enzymes which increases the risk for regurgitation." 5. "By the second year of life a child is able to accommodate three meals each day."