In caring for the premature newborn, the nurse must assess hydration status continually. Assessment parameters should include: (Select all that apply.)
A. Volume of urine output.
B. Weight.
C. Blood pH.
D. Head circumference.
E. Bowel sounds.
B
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A child has had a heart transplant. The nurse recognizes that postoperative teaching has been successful when the parents state that the child is on cyclosporin A to:
1. Reduce serum cholesterol level. 2. Prevent rejection. 3. Treat hypertension. 4. Treat infections.
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
Your patient begins medication therapy for hypertension. What reason is MOST likely to make your scheduled teaching plan change for this patient?
1. The patient's outlook for his condition changes. 2. The patient writes down some of the information. 3. The patient has no questions after being taught. 4. The patient's condition changes with therapy.
What are the primary clinical manifestations of otosclerosis?
a. dizziness, possible facial weakness, tinnitus, and hearing loss b. ear pain, fever, and redness of the auricle and ear canal c. subtle changes in hearing and low-pitched tinnitus d. vertigo, tinnitus, and unilateral fluctuating hearing loss