In newborn care, which nursing intervention would be most appropriate to prevent infection?
A) Washing the hands with an antiseptic soap
B) Wearing cover gowns continuously
C) Dressing the newborn in cotton clothes
D) Using gloves while handling the infant
A
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The nurse is assessing a patient who has returned to the care area after surgery. What should the nurse do to ensure the patient receives appropriate care?
1. Check the physician's orders to see if preoperative orders have been reordered. 2. Schedule the patient for vital signs assessments every four hours. 3. Orient the patient to person, place, and time. 4. Assess the patient's mental status.
When evaluating a patient who is taking orlistat (Xenical), which is an intended therapeutic effect?
a. Increased wakefulness b. Increased appetite c. Decreased weight d. Decreased hyperactivity
A young mother is concerned her 2-year-old daughter is gaining too much weight. Which of the following should the nurse recommend the mother give daily when following a 1000 cal/day diet? Select all that apply
A) 1 cup vegetables D) 4 oz grain B) 2 cups dairy E) 1/2 cup fruit C) 2 oz protein F) 3 cups dairy
In working with clients with personality disorders, the staff suddenly seem to be fighting with each other. Which of the following is the MOST likely explanation?
a. Staff are tired and need a rest. b. Staff are stressed and need to work on techniques to reduce stress. c. Clients are manipulating staff and pitting staff against each other. d. The rules on the unit are not clear, so the staff need to work on the rules.