A client with a terminal illness is experiencing a phase of depression and decreased self
esteem. How should the nurse help her to cope with this situation?
A) Suggest going for walks by herself
B) Suggest gradual participation in group activities
C) Recommend activities in the room that the client is comfortable performing
D) Suggest the client wait to talk with the physician about coping strategies
B
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A baby with Down syndrome has been born to a mother who refuses to allow any family members to visit her or the newborn. What should the nurse realize this patient is demonstrating?
1. postpartum depression 2. denial 3. anxiety and guilt 4. poor bonding
The clinical nurse assesses kidney function in a newborn. Which of the following statements accurately describes the development of normally functioning kidneys in the newborn?
Select all that apply: A) As the kidneys mature and enlarge, the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) rapidly increases during the first four months of life. B) The nephrons are fully functional by 29 to 32 weeks gestation. C) The glomerular filtration rate is higher than that of the adult. D) The kidneys are not mature and fully functional until after birth.
Unless agency policy states a different length of time, a radial pulse is usually counted for:
a. 15 seconds. b. 30 seconds. c. 45 seconds. d. 60 seconds.
Mrs. Tang weighs 110 pounds. You will record this on the flow sheet as
A) 110". B) 110'. C) 110 lb. D) 110 kg.