The risk of an affected child if one parent is heterozygous for an autosomal dominant disorder is ____________________ percent
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
50
fifty
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The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient after a stapedectomy. Which of the following statements by the patient would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?
a. "I will avoid airplane travel for 6 months." b. "I will keep the ear moist by packing it with cotton balls." c. "I will gently blow my nose with both sides open." d. "I will cough or sneeze with my mouth open."
The SBARR technique (situation, background, assessment, recommendation, response) is designed to improve communication among healthcare personnel. Which of the following is an example of a recommendation?
a. "I'm calling about Ms. Smith in 414." b. "Ms. Smith has decreased peristalsis, abdominal discomfort, and is on a narcotic analgesic." c. "Can we start her on Colace 2 bid and add magnesium citrate if no BM within 8 hours?" d. "Ms. Smith hasn't had a bowel movement in two days, which she states is unusual for her."
The nurse includes in the discharge teaching of a person with a skin condition that in order to reduce the soap in bed linens and sleeping garments, the patient should:
a. use fabric softener sheets in the dryer. b. use vinegar in the rinse water. c. use a fragrant detergent. d. send linens to a professional laundry.
The patient is from an Arab culture and is in labor and delivery. Her husband insists he must stay with her, and will not allow her to receive any analgesia during the experience. What is the best action by the nurse?
1. Inform the husband that it is his wife's choice whether or not to receive analgesia. 2. Inform the husband that he must sign a release of responsibility to avoid future litigation against the hospital. 3. Allow the request, but inform the husband that the physician will make the final decision about analgesia. 4. Allow this request, and be available in the event the request changes.