A person has severe hearing loss. Which is correct?
a. The person may feel lonely and left out.
b. The person may become sick.
c. A hearing aid will not help the person.
d. The person's hearing loss does not affect speech.
A
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A) stop Rh sensitization C) prevent bilirubin breakdown B) increase erythropoiesis D) promote blood clotting
A preterm infant is on a respirator, with intravenous lines and much equipment. When the parents come to visit for the first time, which is an important response by the nurse?
a. Encourage the parents to touch their infant. b. Reassure the parents that the infant is progressing well. c. Discuss the care they will give their infant when the infant goes home. d. Suggest that the parents visit for only a short time to reduce their anxiety.
Competency has a number of different contributing factors. Which is not correct regarding NAP competency?
a. formal training and assessment b. orientation to specific settings and groups of patients c. ability to delegate and show proficiency and skill d. interpersonal and communication skills
In a patient with a stage II pressure ulcer, the nurse describes the wound as:
a. superficial blistering. b. nonblanchable redness. c. loss of skin without bone exposure. d. loss of skin with exposed muscle.