The client reports to the nurse that her 3-month-old breastfed baby is not gaining weight as fast as her friend's bottle-fed baby. Which action should the nurse take?
a. Advise mother to supplement with formula.
b. Recommend weaning to a bottle.
c. Evaluate the infant's growth pattern.
d. Notify the pediatrician.
C
Because infant growth patterns are individual, first the nurse should evaluate an infant's growth pattern.
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A) aortic insufficiency exists. B) ventricular filling is increased. C) the pericardial surfaces are inflamed. D) a pleural friction rub exists.
A patient tells the nurse he is a member of an exclusive provider organization. This means:
a. the patient has total choice of provider b. the organization functions under a dis-ease-oriented philosophy c. the fee is preset and prepaid d. the plan pays no benefit if the member is treated outside of the network
The use of information communication technology applications to provide health and long-term care services over a distance is referred to as:
a. medihealth. b. telehealth. c. ehealth. d. medicare.
A nurse at a school-based neighborhood health clinic noticed there were many different nationalities of children at the school, including some who did not speak English. What is important for the nurse to do?
a. Recognize that certain ethnic groups may have different expectations of appropriate behaviors by their child. b. Share with the families research findings regarding appropriate childhood and effective parenting behavior. c. Teach the mother how to make the major health care decisions for the family. d. Help the families adapt to the United States by using teaching materials that demonstrate American beliefs and values.