The mother of a 16-month-old infant asks a nurse her opinion about holiday decorating. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse provide to the mother?
a. Avoid hanging a wreath with holly and berries on the front door.
b. Avoid hanging decorative pictures of a bearded Santa Claus on the window.
c. Avoid placing poinsettia plants around the home.
d. Avoid hanging stockings on the fireplace mantle.
Answer: c. Avoid placing poinsettia plants around the home.
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There is no family available to provide consent; however, the client's medical record is available and reviewed by the nurse. Which treatments are inappropriate in this situation? Select all that apply. A) Emergency surgery B) Treatment that was previously refused C) Treatment that violates religious beliefs D) Medications to treat the injury E) Experimental medications for a research study
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"Why is he breathing that way?" What is the nurse's most accurate response after explaining the meaning of pH? "He is breathing a. Fast and deep to help reduce carbon dioxide to increase his pH" b. Slow and shallow to try to retain carbon dioxide to decrease his pH" c. Fast and deep to help reduce carbon dioxide to decrease his pH" d. Slow and shallow to try to retain carbon dioxide to increase his pH"
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1. "Maybe the wood that cut your friend wasn't dirty and infected.". 2. "You must have an autoimmune disorder.". 3. "The organism found you more susceptible to infection.". 4. "Your friend will get an infection too. It will just occur later.".
Research has been conducted to determine how various food types affect the body and various conditions. Which of the following food groups has been noted to lower triglyceride levels in human trials?
A) Fish oil B) Whole grains C) Nuts D) Vegetable oils