The nurse is caring for a 2-month-old with a cleft palate. The child will undergo corrective surgery at age 3 months. The mother would like to continue breastfeeding the baby after surgery and wonders if it is possible
How should the nurse respond?
A) "There is a good chance that you will be able to breastfeed almost immediately."
B) "Breastfeeding is likely to be possible, but check with the surgeon."
C) "After the suture line heals, breastfeeding can resume."
D) "We will have to wait and see what happens after the surgery."
B
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A) Sender B) Message C) Decoding D) Channel
A nurse is working in a health facility that creates a culture of safety. Which behavior will the nurse use in this type of facility?
a. Find blame when problems occur. b. Reprimand co-workers when a mistake is made. c. Maximize adverse events. d. Focus on performance improvement ef-forts.
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A) Gathers more extensive biopsychosocial data B) Draws conclusions, uses judgment, and makes diagnosis C) Establishes priorities, sets short- and long-term goals D) Contributes to the development of care plans
Which of the following supplies or equipment should a nurse have available in the school health office?
a. Cervical spine collars b. Complete emergency kit that fulfills American Hospital Association requirements c. Epinephrine autoinjector kit d. Material for splints