The nurse is discussing growth and development with the birth parents of a newborn, explaining that there are genetic and environmental influences. Environmental factors include: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Climate.
2. Religion.
3. Conception.
4. Physical stature.
5. Family.
1,2
Rationale: Environmental factors such as the climate in which one lives are changeable.
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The patient has persistently elevated intracranial pressure that is refractory to first-tier or conventional therapy. Controlled hypothermia is initiated to help control ICP. During this therapy, the nurse notices that the patient is shivering. What is the best nursing decision?
A) Shivering is an expected effect of this therapy and should be ignored. B) Administer a neuroparalytic medication to minimize patient discomfort. C) Reduce the rate of cooling to prevent shivering, and monitor the patient closely. D) Place a cotton blanket between the patient and the hypothermia blanket.
A client has had dentures for 2 years but rarely uses them at mealtimes. Which of these actions should the nurse request from the health care provider?
a. Prescribe a mechanical soft or edentulous diet. b. Order a dental consult to correct the client's problem. c. Order a dietary consult to assist the client in making educated food choices. d. Prescribe a liquid diet.
The process of exchanging gases through the alveolar capillary membrane is known as
a. Disassociation. b. Diffusion. c. Perfusion. d. Ventilation.
Which of the following assessment findings is most critical for a client who is currently being restrained with mechanical wrist restraints?
a. Angry, loud crying b. Urinary incontinence c. Reddened areas on wrists d. Hands are cool to the touch