In order to help reduce the threat of a toddler drowning, the nurse can advise parents to:
a. Tell the child not to play in the water
b. Allow unsupervised playing in a shallow bath
c. Cover wading pools with a bed sheet after use
d. Supervise the child when near a water source
D
Toddlers should never be left alone near a swimming pool or in a bathroom. Most toddlers love water and want to play in it, but they have no depth perception. Telling a toddler not to play in the water is not assurance that they will avoid the danger.
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a. Myra Levine c. Martha Rogers b. Dorothea Orem d. Rosemarie Parse
Which client problem would be considered a danger signal that a client should report immediately?
a. Chronic constipation c. Early evening fatigue b. Decreased fetal movement d. Loss of appetite
The doctor ordered "restrict fluids" for a patient. Which action is correct?
a. Record the person's intake. b. Provide a pitcher of water. c. Keep the water pitcher within the person's reach. d. Offer a variety of fluids.
Excessive formation of gas in the stomach and intestines is called:
a. diarrhoea. b. constipation. c. impaction. d. flatulence.