A pediatric nurse is assessing a 4-week-old boy who has just been admitted to the pediatric unit with a diagnosis of possible pyloric stenosis. When assessing this patient, what behavior would indicate pain in this newborn to the nurse?
A) Closed lips
B) Extended fingers
C) Nasolabial fold
D) Eye widening
C
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A) 100 mg B) 200 mg C) 300 mg D) 400 mg
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1. keeping the mouth suctioned andfree of secretions. 2. providing a pacifier for non-nutritivesucking. 3. putting small amounts of formula onthe infant's lips. 4. giving glycerin suppositories asneeded to maintain bowel function.
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A) keeping the patient's bed free from wrinkles. B) keeping the patient's skin clean and dry. C) protecting the patient's skin from injury. D) all of the above
Practice of the calendar rhythm method is based on the number of days in each menstrual cycle
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