A 9-year-old child has received a diagnosis of autistic disorder. A psychiatric nurse frequently visits the child and his family, which includes a second son who is 3 years old
Which behavior should the nurse regard as age appropriate for the 3-year-old child and not indicative of autistic disorder?
A) Intense fascination with fans
B) Parallel play
C) Lack of eye contact
D) Does not smile
B
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A client with diabetes asks why more than one injection of insulin is required each day. Which is the nurse's best response?
a. "You need to start with multiple injections until you become more proficient at self-injection." b. "A single dose of insulin each day would not match your blood insulin levels and your food intake patterns closely enough." c. "A regimen of a single dose of insulin in-jected each day would require that you could eat no more than one meal each day." d. "A single dose of insulin would be too large to be absorbed predictably, so you would be in danger of unexpected insulin shock."
After prostate surgery a patient is being discharged with an indwelling urinary catheter in place. What teaching should the nurse provide to this patient?
Select all that apply. 1. Use the larger urinary drainage bag at night. 2. Keep the larger urinary drainage bag at a level that permits gravity drainage. 3. Do not strap the leg bag too tightly. 4. Place a soft cloth between the leg bag and the skin. 5. Empty the leg bag at least twice a day.
A nurse has noted that the rate of wound infections has increased
In order to decrease this rate and improve patient outcomes the nurses has called together a team to review patient records, analyze work efforts, and draft proposals intended to change the pattern of care that has resulted in the increased infection rate. What leadership principle is the nurse demonstrating? A) Ownership B) Equity C) Partnership D) Accountability
What is the R-R interval used to measure??
A) Heartbeat rate and regularity B) QRS complex rhythm C) Heart rhythm D) Ventricular heart rate