A nurse is caring for a low-birth-weight baby with phenylketonuria. Which should the
nurse keep in mind when caring for the child?
A) The condition can be cured with medications.
B) The condition is to the result of maternal viral infections.
C) The condition, if untreated, can lead to mental impairment.
D) The condition is a result of defective fat metabolism.
A
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The nurse leader wishes to develop a culture of shared visioning for the health care organization. How should the nurse proceed with this plan? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The leader should be a passive observer in meetings. 2. The leader should encourage a change to a more efficient top-down management system. 3. The leader should survey employees regarding what is important to them for the organization's future. 4. The leader should encourage innovative ideas. 5. The leader should use coercive primary power.
A nurse is participating in time-management education. This week's assignment is to compile a list of personal goals
Which of these goals should the nurse include? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "I will lose 10 pounds by Christmas." 2. "My family will have more fun." 3. "I will read for pleasure for 1 hour every day after work." 4. "I will not be late for work." 5. "We will save $200 monthly for the next 12 months for a car down payment."
___ assess interrater reliability of data collectors
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
As a nurse prepares to administer medication to a patient diagnosed with a borderline personality disorder, the patient says, "Just leave it on the table. I'll take it when I finish combing my hair." What is the nurse's best response?
a. Reinforce this assertive action by the patient. Leave the medication on the table as requested. b. Respond to the patient, "I'm worried that you might not take it. I'll come back later." c. Say to the patient, "I must watch you take the medication. Please take it now." d. Ask the patient, "Why don't you want to take your medication now?"