A newborn has just been diagnosed with a negative result from genetic testing. What should the nurse realize this finding means?
A. There is no clinical explanation for the symptoms that are seen.
B. The baby is likely a carrier of a genetic abnormality.
C. The baby will develop symptoms of a genetic abnormality later in life.
D. No further follow-up is needed.
Answer: D
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Using Jung's theory, what in this individual's life is the most pivotal in his personality development? a. Living alone b. Meager income c. Severe knee pain d. Job and home loss
Which of the following actions should be taken during a biological attack?
a. Close doors and windows and turn off all ventilation b. Seek medical attention if you become sick c. Develop a family emergency plan d. Keep a written record of everything that you have eaten
An older adult client is admitted to the medical-surgical unit for a hip fracture. During postoperative recovery, the nurse notices a stage I pressure ulcer forming on the client's sacrum
Which action by the nurse is appropriate to reduce the progression of this ulceration? A) Maintain the head of the bed at 30 ° angle, with client positioned on the right or left side. B) Apply a heat lamp to the area to increase circulation. C) Apply a dry dressing to the pressure ulcer. D) Maintain the head of the bed at 45 ° angle.
An older patient, experiencing a significant loss of hearing after being involved in an explosion, wants to know how long the loss will last. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate at this time?
1. "Surgery will help restore the hearing you have lost." 2. "Hearing loss attributed to loud noises is normally reversible." 3. "Loud noises can cause immediate, permanent losses of hearing." 4. "The most common cause of hearing impairments is the result of exposure to loud noises."