False beliefs that are resistant to reasoning are ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
delusions
Delusions are false beliefs that are resistant to reasoning.
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The adult dose of a drug is 2 g. The dose for a child whose BSA is or 2.2 m2 is _______________
a. 2.6 g b. 4 g c. 2.7 g d. 1.1 g
A nursing instructor teaches a class of nursing students that the purpose of written documentation is which of the following? Select all that apply
1. To communicate pertinent data to the health-care team 2. To serve as a record of accountability for accreditation 3. To serve as a legal record for the health-care provider only 4. To serve as a record of accountability for quality assurance and reimbursement purposes 5. To provide a permanent record of medical and nursing diagnoses
The nurse institutes measure to maintain thermoregulation based on the understanding that newborns have limited ability to regulate body temperature because they:
A) Have a smaller body surface compared to body mass B) Lose more body heat when they sweat than adults C) Have an abundant amount of subcutaneous fat all over D) Are unable to shiver effectively to increase heat production
Which of the following statements accurately describes a recommended guideline when using venipuncture to collect a venous blood sample for routine testing?
A) Use the inner wrist because of the low risk for damage to underlying structures. B) Draw blood from the same extremity being used for administration of intravenous medications. C) Do not perform venipuncture on a stroke victim. D) Avoid areas that are edematous, paralyzed, or are on the same side as a mastectomy.