The nurse assesses that a newborn's skin has a ruddy appearance and the peripheral pulses are decreased. The nurse suspects polycythemia. Which of the following findings might support the presence of polycythemia?
A. Venous hematocrit of 70%
B. Venous hemoglobin level less than 12 g/dL
C. Blood glucose level of 64 mg/dL
D. History of prolonged rupture of membranes
A
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What factor does the nurse know will participate in the ability for the blood to clot? A) Platelets B) Leukocytes C) Erythrocytes D) Albumin
Which of the following behaviors might be most indicative that Layne, a nurse, is experiencing burnout?
a. Excessive alcohol consumption b. Experiencing role stress c. Inability to fall asleep as usual d. Overeating frequently
Which of the following are signs of early hypovolemic shock in children? (Select all that apply.)
1. Bradycardia 2. Increased work of breathing 3. Prolonged capillary refill time 4. Decreased blood pressure 5. Tachycardia
A nurse assesses that which individual is most likely to engage in binge-eating behaviors characteristic of bulimia? A person who:
a. weighs 225 pounds and is 5 feet 4 inches tall. b. is 5 pounds overweight and cannot stick to a diet. c. lost 40 pounds but gained it back within 1 year. d. monitors caloric intake in order to fit into a small suit.