Because a woman's membranes ruptured 32 hours before delivery, the nurse should assess the newborn for signs of:

A) dehydration B) circulatory overload C) infection D) hyponatremia


C

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A school-age client is admitted with dog bites and scratches obtained when throwing rocks at a neighbor's dog. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

A) Tell the client that he might go to jail for hurting the dog. B) Ask the client where his parents were when he was hurting the dog. C) Suggest to the client that it is not okay to harm animals. D) Ask the client what he intended to accomplish by hurting the dog.

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A client appears sad and speaks slowly and haltingly. She tells the nurse of the death of her husband

of 50 years and the death of her daughter in a recent automobile accident. The client has no other family but has a circle of close friends who offer support. What nursing diagnosis should be considered for this client? a. Spiritual distress related to being angry with God for taking her family b. Anxiety related to sudden and abrupt lifestyle change c. Social isolation related to loss of existing family d. No nursing diagnosis listed is warranted at this time

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HMOs and PPOs are examples of which type of organizational structures?

a. Capitated care b. Disease preventive care c. Health promotion care d. Managed care

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The nurse administering an IV piggyback medication to a preschool child should

a. Use a "Smart" pump if available. b. Flush the IV tubing before and after the infusion with normal saline solution. c. Inject the medication into the IV catheter using the port closest to the child. d. Inject the medication into the IV tubing in the direction away from the child.

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