It would be best to place an infant with a myelomeningocele in which position prior to surgery?
A) Semi-Fowler's in an infant chair
B) On the left side with the head dependent
C) On the stomach (prone)
D) Supine with the head elevated
C
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Using Leopold maneuvers to assess fetal position, the nurse finds a soft rounded prominence at the level of the fundus, a hard round prominence just above the symphysis pubis, and nodulations on the left side of the uterus
How should the nurse document the fetal position? a. Right occiput anterior (ROA), vertex b. Left occiput anterior (LOA), vertex c. Right occiput transverse (ROT), breech d. Left occiput anterior (LOA), breech
Which of the following information should the nurse obtain during the preadministration assessment of a client prescribed a fluoroquinolone? Select all that apply
A) Blood glucose levels B) Allergy history C) Signs and symptoms of infection D) Blood pressure E) Temperature
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a. Prepare for separation from caregivers. b. Complete presurgery assessment. c. Provide beverage or bottle 1 hour prior. d. Obtain vital signs. e. Assess operative site. f. Observe for shock. g. Check dressing for bleeding or drainage.