You are bathing an infant. Which will provide comfort and safety?
a. Keeping the room temperature between 65 and 75? F for the bath.
b. Measuring bathwater temperature with a bath thermometer or test the water with the inside of your wrist 1 hour before the bath.
c. Never leaving the infant alone on a table or in the bathtub.
d. Allowing the infant to lie down on her own during the bath.
C
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The school nurse is conducting pediculosis capitis (head lice) checks. Which finding would indicate a "positive" head check?
1. White, flaky particles throughout the entire scalp region 2. Lesions on the scalp that extend to the hairline or neck 3. Maculopapular lesions behind the ears 4. Silver/white sacs attached to the hair shafts in the occipital area
Which should the nurse recommend to the postpartum client to prevent nipple trauma?
a. Assess the nipples before each feeding. b. Limit the feeding time to less than 5 minutes. c. Wash the nipples daily with mild soap and water. d. Position the infant so the nipple is far back in the mouth.
The nurse is caring for a patient with heart failure. What should the nurse expect when assessing this patient?
1. S1, S2, and flat neck veins 2. S3 and distended neck veins 3. S2 heard the loudest and followed by S1 4. S4 and flat neck veins
The infant has improved. Which of the following findings would indicate to the nurse that the infant may be ready to try oral feedings?
a. Sucking and swallowing reflexes b. Weight loss c. Increased respiratory distress d. Bonding and attachment