The mother of a 5-month-old child is concerned because the child cannot sit by himself. The nurse explains that sitting alone is not expected until the baby is:
a. 6 months.
b. 7 months.
c. 8 months.
d. 9 months.
B
By the end of the seventh month, the child can sit up without support.
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Reed and Pettigrew (2006) identified some additional time wasters that may contribute to a lack of outcome achievement by nurses during their shifts. Which of the following is not one of these identified time wasters?
a. complaining c. enthusiasm b. perfectionism d. disorganization
Data provided by studies on patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) have influenced the standards of practice for those patients
Which order should the nurse anticipate on the standard orders as a result of initiatives developed through clinical studies? a. Obtaining blood cultures within 4 hours of arrival at the hospital b. Administering antibiotics within 4 hours of arrival at the hospital c. Administration of aspirin on arrival to the hospital d. Administration of oxygen at 4 L per nasal prongs
Which statement about diabetic foot ulcers is correct?
a. They can affect the nerves and blood ves-sels. b. Only the nerves are affected. c. Only the blood vessels are affected. d. They are easy to heal.
A nurse is caring for a Jewish client. The healthcare facility does not provide kosher meals. How can the nurse ensure that the client receives healthful meals without offending his religious beliefs?
A) Ask client to have frozen meals B) Ask family members to bring food C) Ask client to have vegetarian food D) Ask client to have a fruit-based diet