Surgical removal of part of the thyroid gland is an effective means of treating hyperthyroidism
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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The nurse has just obtained a newborn for admission and assessment in the newborn nursery. Which of the following nursing actions is done as a result of potential contamination of the neonate when descending down the birth canal?
A) Assessing the mouth for thrush B) Instilling erythromycin ointment in the eyes C) Providing an injection of vitamin K D) Completing hearing screening
Sampling in outcomes studies differs from that in traditional quantitative research in several ways. Which of the following is true?
a. A heterogeneous sample is preferred. b. A random sample is required. c. A small, focused sample is artificially assembled. d. The sample is selected before an intervention occurs.
The traditional diet of Asian women includes little meat and few dairy products and may be low in calcium and iron. The nurse can help a client increase her intake of these foods by which action?
a. Suggest that she eat more tofu, bok choy, and broccoli. b. Suggest that she eat more hot foods during pregnancy. c. Emphasize the need for increased milk intake during pregnancy. d. Tell her husband that she must increase her intake of fruits and vegetables for the baby's sake.
Which action by the nurse can assist a child who has a mild hearing loss and reads lips to adapt to hospitalization?
1. Speaking directly to the parents for communication 2. Speaking in a loud voice while facing the child 3. Using a picture board as the main means of communication 4. Touching the child lightly before speaking