Electric injury to a child often results in instant death because the electric current disrupts the rhythm of the heart. Is this statement true or false?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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The child who does not die instantly after an electrical injury is at risk for cardiac arrest or
dysrhythmia, tissue damage, myoglobinuria, and metabolic acidosis.
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Which is the most important goal in the nursing plan of care to decrease the frequency of hospitalizations for acute exacerbations of heart failure (HF) in older adults who have HF?
a. Control fluid balance. b. Control blood pressure. c. Prevent deconditioning. d. Maintain patient safety.
A nurse is caring for a patient on a low-fat diet. Which water-soluble vitamin should be included when planning this patient's diet?
a. Vitamin A b. Vitamin B complex c. Vitamin D d. Vitamin K
The nurse is caring for a dying client who becomes very agitated. What is the nurse's best response?
a. Use music therapy to promote relaxation. b. Increase the dose of intravenous opioids. c. Provide a second antipsychotic medica-tion. d. Assess the client for urinary retention.
During the assessment of a preterm newborn, the attending nurse notices a soft bulging
on the infant's back. On further examination, it is found that the child has a herniation of spinal cord nerve fibers and meninges. What explains this condition? A) Anencephaly B) Hydrocephalus C) Myelomeningocele D) Down syndrome