A distal body part is farthest away from the point of attachment
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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While evaluating the reflexes of a newborn, the nurse notes that with a loud noise the newborn symmetrically abducts and extends his arms, his fingers fan out and form a "C" with the thumb and forefinger, and he has a slight tremor
The nurse would document this finding as a positive: a. Tonic neck reflex. b. Glabellar (Myerson) reflex. c. Babinski reflex. d. Moro reflex.
The nurse is planning care for several pregnant patients. Which patient is at the greatest risk for nutritional deficiency while pregnant?
A) Patient who rarely eats fruit B) Patient with a 1-year-old son C) Patient with 10-year-old twins D) Patient who never follows a weight-reduction diet
The nurse is teaching parents of a child being discharged from the hospital after a splenectomy about the risk of infection. What should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)
a. Avoid obtaining the pneumococcal vaccination for the child. b. Avoid obtaining the meningococcal vaccination for the child. c. The child should receive prophylactic penicillin for certain procedures. d. Have the child immunized with the Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccination. e. Notify the health care provider if your child develops a fever of 38.5° C (101.3° F).
A client is being educated on monitoring the effects of thyroid medication. Which measurement will the client monitor to determine the effectiveness of the medication?
1. Blood pressure 2. Temperature 3. Respiratory rate 4. Pulse rate