A new nurse is assessing a 7 year old with a history of abdominal issues. The nurse knows that she should complete the assessment in which order? (Number the sequence.)
__ Palpation
__ Auscultation
__ Percussion
__ Visual
3, 2, 4, 1
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New parents are concerned that after initially breastfeeding their baby 2 hours after being born, she is sleeping soundly and will not awaken. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A. Call the rapid response team. B. Document the neonate's behavior in the chart. C. Reassure the parents that this is normal. D. Stimulate the baby to wake her up.
Caring theory practice requires:
1. kindness on the part of the nurse manager 2. frequent staff meetings 3. patience by the nurse 4. an awareness of the implications of change on both you and others
The hospitalized patient with an HIV infection who is being treated for Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTb) demonstrates understanding of care when stating:
a. "I am fortunate that I will not need to be in transmission-based precautions for this infection." b. "My family will have to get special testing because the normal PPD test is not used to detect exposure to this infection." c. "It is important for me to take my rifampin medication for the next year." d. "This infection will only cause problems with my lungs."
To improve the quality of sleep for a confused client, the nurse would plan to
a. allow for 90 minutes of undisturbed rest. b. give warm black tea at bedtime. c. keep the client awake during the day. d. routinely use sedative medications.