Which birth defect involves a condition in which the bowel herniates through an abdominal wall defect with the contents lying openly on the abdomen?
a. Gastroschisis c. Cystocele
b. Gastrocele d. Omphalocele
A
Gastroschisis is a condition in which the bowel herniates through an abdominal wall defect to the right of the umbilicus. In contrast to omphalocele, the contents are not contained in a sac, but instead the contents lie openly on the abdomen.
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a. "To allow the cast to dry evenly." b. "To decrease swelling." c. "To prevent cast cracking." d. "To increase your comfort."
Immediately after a client's death and before the body is moved to the mortuary, which of these actions should the nurse take?
a. Obtain permission for an autopsy. b. Cancel arrangements for hospice care. c. Administer palliative care. d. Give postmortem care.
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Which event might allow the client to successfully sue the nurse? A. The nurse did not tell the client that no further visits would be made and did not suggest other options for care. B. The nurse supervisor agreed that the suggested changes for the client's care were unreasonable. C. The jury felt that the client was always right, regardless of the improperness of the client's behavior. D. The physician sided with the client against the nurse and stated that the nursing plan of care was unreasonable.
In developing an individualized plan of care for a patient, it is important for the nurse to
a. Set goals that are a little beyond the capabilities of the patient. b. Use his or her judgment and not be swayed by family desires. c. Establish goals that are measurable and realistic. d. Explain that without taking alignment risks, there can be no progress.