When the nurse gently bumps the side of the infant's bed, the newborn suddenly extends both arms and legs with a tremor. The nurse knows that this response indicates:
A) opioids were given to the mother during labor, depressing the Moro reflex. B) the infant might be premature, explaining the depressed Moro reflex. C) birth trauma might have caused permanent neurological damage. D) the newborn has a normal Moro reflex.
D
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The child recently smashed his bicycle, and the mother wonders how she should handle him. The nurse would suggest: 1. Spanking him when he displays this behavior because he knows better. 2. Not replacing the bike and explaining to him that when he breaks something, it will not be replaced. 3. When the child gets angry, the mother will need to yell at the child in order for the child to hear her response. 4. Discussing the child's behavior with the pediatrician so that the child can be placed on mood-altering medications.
The nurse is instructing a client with chronic fatigue syndrome about what type of dietary sources are the best to eat to supply eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). What statement by the client demonstrates the instruction is understood?
A) "I will eat shrimp at least twice a week." B) "I love crab cakes and will be sure to make them once a week." C) "Fresh salmon is one of my favorites, and I will eat it twice a week." D) "Lobster is expensive, but I will eat it once a week."
A patient who is HIV- positive has been
receiving medication therapy that includes zidovudine (Retrovir). However, the prescriber has decided to stop the zidovudine because of its dose-limiting adverse effect. Which of these conditions is the dose-limiting adverse effect of zidovudine therapy? a. Retinitis b. Renal toxicity c. Hepatotoxicity d. Bone marrow suppression
After teaching a group of students about leading health risks, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as the #1 leading health risk?
A) Unsafe sex B) High blood pressure C) Underweight D) Tobacco consumption