You notice that a child is spitting up small amounts of blood in the immediate postoperative period after a tonsillectomy. Which of the following would be the best intervention?
A) Suction the back of the throat.
B) Encourage the child to cough.
C) Continue to assess for bleeding.
D) Notify the physician immediately.
C
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A student nurse is preparing a presentation for her classmates regarding the Cultural Care triad. What information does the student need to include? Select all that apply
A) The triad consists of the nurse, patient, and direct caregiver. B) Based on recent statistics, there is a demographic parity in this triad. C) Based on recent statistics, there is demographic disparity in this triad. D) The registered nurse, in general, is a white woman between the ages of 40 and 55, who is married and has children.
According to Roy, focal stimuli are
a. all factors present in the situation that contribute to the effects of the stimuli b. attitudes developed during previous expe-riences in one's life c. those stimuli immediately present in the person's environment d. previously learned behaviors
The nurse assesses brisk reflexes in a patient. The nurse would document this finding as which of the following?
A) 1+ B) 2+ C) 3+ D) 4+
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend a heart-healthy diet. What ages are these recommendations for?
A) 1 year to adult C) 5 years to adult B) 2 years to adult D) 10 years to adult