The nurse is caring for a 1 year old diagnosed with bacterial pneumonia. The child has been placed in a mist tent. In caring for the child, it is important for the nurse to:
A) check the child regularly for signs of cyanosis.
B) avoid contact with the mist if the nurse is a sexually active female of child-bearing age.
C) use contact transmission precautions.
D) check for hyperthermia related to enclosure in the tent.
A
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1. bulimia. 2. anorexia nervosa. 3. malabsorption. 4. peptic ulcer.
A nurse working with a parent in crisis suggests that the parent send both children to stay with their grandparents temporarily. This is an example of:
a. reducing dependency. b. environmental manipulation. c. reducing the children's stressors. d. increasing contact with the extended family.
The primary cause of death among school-age children is:
1. Suicide. 2. Cancer. 3. Unintentional injury and homicide. 4. Sickle Cell Disease.
Keeping the client and the environment clean is necessary to maintain comfort and well-being, as well as to reduce the risk of infection transmission. Which is the best response by a student nurse of sterile body areas?
1 . Ovary 2 . Mouth 3 . Abdominal cavity 4 . Urinary bladder A) 1, 2, 3 B) 1, 2, 4 C) 1, 3, 4 D) 2, 3, 4