A patient responds to bad news regarding test results by crying uncontrollably. What is the term for this response to a stressor?
A) adaptation B) homeostasis C) coping mechanism D) defense mechanism
C
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An infant has thin skin and little subcutaneous fat. Which of the following could be a result of these properties of an infant?
1. Increased absorption of harmful medications and chemical substances 2. Decreased absorption of topical medications 3. Retaining heat for longer periods of time 4. Easily regulated body temperature
On entering the room of a child in Buck's traction, the nurse makes all of the following observations. Which observation requires a nursing intervention?
a. Child's heels are placed firmly against the foot of the bed. b. Head of bed is elevated 20 degrees. c. Weights are hanging freely. d. Ropes are on pulleys.
A(n) _____ is a written plan that identifies key, critical, or predictable incidents that must occur at set times to achieve client outcomes within an appropriate length of stay in a hospital setting
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A 10-year-old girl is brought to the emergency department by her father after tripping over a rock while running in the yard. She tells the nurse, "I think I twisted my ankle"
When assessing the child, which of the following would the nurse most likely assess? A) Bruising B) Edema C) Limited range of motion D) Absent pulse