The nurse prepares to administer a gavage feeding for a newborn with transient tachypnea based on the understanding that this type of feeding is necessary for which reason?
A) Lactase enzymatic activity is not adequate.
B) Oxygen demands need to be reduced.
C) Renal solute lead must be considered.
D) Hyperbilirubinemia is likely to develop.
B
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The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a patient who has an upper extremity amputation. The nurse understands that this can be more debilitating than a lower extremity amputation due to which of the following?
a. The upper extremity is more visible. b. There is greater blood supply to the upper extremity. c. The upper extremity is more specialized. d. Prosthetic fitting is easier for the leg.
A nurse is caring for a patient who is being discharged after treatment for acute leukemia. To manage mucositis and painful mucous membranes, the nurse should instruct the patient to eat:
A) Soft-textured food, such as meatloaf B) Raw fruits, such as apples C) Raw vegetables, such as eggplant D) Foods with vitamin C, such as grapefruits
A client in the intensive care unit is combative and pulling at the endotracheal tube, which must remain in place
After applying soft hand restraints to protect the client's airway, which action should the nurse take next? A) Notify the primary healthcare provider. B) Notify the family of the need for restraints. C) Reassess the need for the restraints in 8 hours. D) Document the application of restraints in the chart.
A nurse is concerned about caring for three postoperative clients and one client with an infectious disease. The nursing manager educates the nurse about the most effective way to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, which is to
a. care for the postoperative clients first, and then see the infected client. b. place the infected client in the appropriate isolation. c. practice appropriate hand-washing and sanitation. d. transfer the infected client to a private room at the end of the hallway.