Which of the following is considered a complication of an MI?
a. diaphoresis
b. chest pain
c. nausea
d. cardiac dysrhythmias
Ans: d. cardiac dysrhythmias
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Select all that apply. A) Suggest grief counseling. B) Evaluate family members' potential for being a danger to self or others. C) Suggest engaging in educational activities. D) Be alert to behaviors that indicate sibling jealousy. E) Recommend community resources to assist with substance abuse behavior.
Which statement about fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is most accurate?
a. FAS is caused by administering alcohol to the newborn. b. FAS is the leading cause of mental retardation among infants. c. FAS is reversible if discovered early. d. Maternal alcohol use during the latter part of pregnancy is more dangerous than during the early part of pregnancy.
The nurse caring for a post-surgical child who had a repair of a cleft lip will clean the suture line by:
a. Gently washing the sutures with soap and warm water b. Carefully removing the crusty exudate with a moist cotton-tipped applicator c. Applying a dilute solution of hydrogen peroxide and blotting with a cotton ball d. Rinsing with sterile saline and blotting dry with a gauze pad
The nurse is preparing to perform a fecal occult blood test. The nurse plans to properly perform the examination by
a. Applying liberal amounts of stool to the guaiac paper. b. Testing the quality control section before collecting the specimen section. c. Reporting any abnormal findings to the provider. d. Applying sterile disposable gloves.