The nurse anticipates that a child weighing 5 1/2 pounds at birth would weigh
a. 8 pounds at 6 months
b. 11 pounds at 6 months
c. 12.5 pounds at 6 months
d. 15 pounds at 6 months
B
The average baby doubles the birth weight by 6 months of age and triples it by 1 year of age.
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An infant weighs 9 pounds, 3 ounces at birth. When the infant is seven days old, the mother calls the pediatrician's office worried about her child's weight loss. What is the lowest acceptable weight the infant should be at this age?
1. 9 pounds 2. 8 pounds, 12 ounces 3. 8 pounds, 2 ounces 4. 7 pounds, 12 ounces
The nurse determines that an older patient is in stage II of sleep. What did the nurse observe in this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Relaxed muscles B) Easily awakened C) Rapid respirations D) Difficult to awaken E) Minor eye movement seen
For the patient experiencing a postpartum hemorrhage, the health care provider prescribes methylergonovine (Methergine). What assessment must the nurse perform prior to administering this medication?
a. Heart rate b. Temperature c. Blood pressure d. Respiratory rate
The nurse observes nursing assistive personnel (NAP) taking the following actions when caring for a patient with a retention catheter. Which action requires that the nurse intervene?
a. Taping the catheter to the skin on the patient's upper inner thigh b. Cleaning around the patient's urinary meatus with soap and water c. Using an alcohol-based hand cleaner before performing catheter care d. Disconnecting the catheter from the drainage tube to obtain a specimen