The pediatric nurse notes that an infant with meconium aspiration syndrome has not responded to any of the treatment options. As a final resort the patient is put on ____________________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
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A nurse cares for a client who is recovering from a single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) with a radiopharmaceutical agent. Which statement should the nurse include when discussing the plan of care with this client?
a. "You may return to your previous activity level immediately." b. "You are radioactive and must use a private bathroom." c. "Frequent assessments of the injection site will be completed." d. "We will be monitoring your renal functions closely."
The nurse informs the patient that the most preventable risk factor for COPD is:
A) Adequate nutrition B) Regular exercise C) Exposure to dust and pollen D) Cigarette smoking
A man, who looked about 45 years old, gave a cashier at a grocery store the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) vouchers for some of the food he had just selected
Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from this scenario?a. He had a teenage daughter who was pregnant or with a young child. b. He met the requirement for Aid to Dependent Families. c. He really knew how to beat the welfare system. d. He was handicapped, although his handicap was not immediately apparent.
Families progress through various stages of reactions when a child is diagnosed with a chronic illness or disability. After the shock phase, a period of adjustment usually follows. This is often characterized by what response?
a. Denial b. Guilt and anger c. Social reintegration d. Acceptance of the child's limitations