The nurse who is caring for newborn Andrew notices that although he has seemed healthy, at 18 hours of age Andrew's abdomen is now distended. By 24 hours he has passed no stool. The nurse will:
A) attempt to take a rectal temperature.
B) inform the physician of the findings.
C) schedule radiography to diagnose the problem.
D) inform the caregivers that Andrew might need surgery.
B
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A medical nurse is providing end-of-life care for a patient with metastatic bone cancer. The nurse notes that the patient has been receiving oral analgesics for her pain with adequate effect, but is now having difficulty swallowing the medication
What should the nurse do? A) Request the physician to order analgesics by an alternative route. B) Crush the medication in order to aid swallowing and absorption. C) Administer the patient's medication with the meal tray. D) Administer the medication rectally.
When describing the components needed to provide evidence-based care through informatics, which of the following would be needed? Select all that apply
A) Information presented in a digital format B) Standards for exchange of information C) Limited ability to capture relevant data D) Multiple language structures for documentation E) Competency of practitioners using the information
What are the latest recommendations for blood pressure? What can be said about Mr. F's blood pressure?
While reviewing the Healthy People 2020 document, the nurse identifies what as being the main objectives of the program?Select all that apply:
1. Address the relationship between health status and biology, behavior, services, social factors, and policies. 2. Emphasize an ecological approach to disease prevention and health promotion. 3. Ensuring all Americans have health insurance 4. Eliminating childhood diseases 5. Ensuring all Americans have one physical each year