Which of the following predispose a baby to congenital dislocation of the hip?
A. Abnormal intrauterine fetal position
B. The depth of the hip sockets
C. The laxity of the ligaments
D. All of the above
D
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A Caucasian nurse is caring for a Native American after a stroke. The nurse finds the patient sleeping while holding several small feathers bound by a beaded leather thong. The nurse should consider the possibility that this is
a. an interesting trinket to brighten the environment. b. a gift from his grandchildren to make him feel closer to the family. c. an important item used in native healing practices. d. an item that might introduce microorganisms into the hospital environment.
An unconscious client who has just been involved in a motor vehicle accident is brought to the emergency department
Which presenting clinical manifestation makes the nurse suspi-cious of an opioid overdose rather than increased intracranial pressure as a cause of the un-consciousness? A. Pinpoint pupils B. Respiratory depression C. Hyporeflexive deep tendon reflexes D. Evidence that the client has vomited
Family members of a delirious elderly patient are very anxious and express their concerns about placing the patient in a nursing home. What information should serve as a basis for the nurse's reply?
a. Delirium is reversible, and the patient will likely recover. b. The symptoms are related to depression, which can be treated. c. Delirium usually progresses to dementia, which is usually permanent. d. Home care should be attempted; a nursing home should be the last resort.
The nurse reviews with a group of student nurses that silence is an important communication tool. What are the best responses by the student nurses about the valuable therapeutic communication tool of silence?
1 . Provides an opportunity to collect thoughts. 2 . Makes it difficult to prepare to continue the conversation. 3 . Many clients will respond verbally to silence. 4 . Nurses find it easy to cope with client's silence. A) 1, 3 B) 1, 4 C) 2, 3 D) 3, 4