The nurse institutes measure to protect the preterm newborn from cold stress because:
A) it increases glucose utilization and contributes to the hypoglycemic state
B) shivering consumes too many calories
C) a low temperature may make the newborn less able to absorb nutrients
D) cold decreases circulation to the extremities and the head, especially the brain
A
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The parents of a school-age child report that they allow their child to eat anything because the child is a "picky" eater. Which is the best response the nurse should make to the parent?
1. "Continue to allow this, because he eventually will begin to eat properly." 2. "Let's talk about what types of food are consumed when your child chooses." 3. "Can you try allowing this to continue but only every other day?" 4. "I think you must not be good role models, so let's talk about your eating habits."
Which of the following hospice services are covered by Medicare? (Select all that apply.)
a. physician and nursing care d. medical equipment and supplies b. dental care e. housekeeping services c. counseling services f. surgical procedures
Middle-aged adults experience the most sweeping changes in which one of the following domains?
a. Biological b. Psychological c. Sociological d. Spiritual
A nurse is caring for several women in labor. The nurse determines that which woman is in the transition phase of labor?
A) Contractions every 5 minutes, cervical dilation 3 cm B) Contractions every 3 minutes, cervical dilation 5 cm C) Contractions every 2½ minutes, cervical dilation 7 cm D) Contractions every 1 minute, cervical dilation 9 cm