The nurse would suspect a problem at which area when pressure builds up on either side of the tympanic membrane?
A) Cochlea
B) Eustachian tube
C) Vestibulocochlear nerve
D) Organ of Corti
B
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How many kilocalories per kilogram (kcal/kg) of body weight does a full-term infant need each day?
a. 50 to 75 b. 75 to 100 c. 110 to 120 d. 150 to 200
The nurse is providing care for a client who has a persistent cough that is producing copious quantities of thick, sticky secretions
What intervention should the nurse perform to decrease the viscosity (thickness) of the client's respiratory secretions? A) Promote increased fluid intake B) Teach the client deep breathing exercises C) Administer bronchodilators as ordered D) Implement a scheduled program of postural drainage
For a 34-year-old client in renal failure who develops acidosis, the nurse would assess for
a. drowsiness. b. hypoventilation. c. muscle hyperactivity. d. paresthesias.
The nurse is assisting a postpartum woman with perineal care for the first time. He would need to correct her technique if he observed her:
a. Washing her hands before cleansing her perineum b. Applying topical medication after cleansing c. Washing her perineum from front to back d. Removing a soiled peri pad from back to front