Size of the blood pressure cuff is not a consideration for obtaining accurate values.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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The parents of a one-month-old infant are concerned that their baby seems different from their other child, and they ask the nurse if this is normal
The nurse informs them that it is normal for babies to have different temperaments and that according to the "temperament theory" of Chess and Thomas, one of the characteristics of the "slow-to-warm-up" child is that he: 1. Initially reacts to new situations by withdrawing. 2. Commonly has intense reactions to the environment. 3. Displays a predominately negative mood. 4. Shows a regularity in patterns of eating.
A woman's prepregnant weight is determined to be average for her height. What will the nurse advise the woman regarding recommended weight gain during pregnancy?
a. 10 to 20 pounds b. 15 to 25 pounds c. 25 to 35 pounds d. 28 to 40 pounds
In caring for a client with rheumatic heart disease, the nurse knows that priority interventions will be to:
1. Administer cardiotonic and diuretic medications. 2. Schedule regular exercise periods and administer narcotics as ordered. 3. Promote bedrest and administer scheduled antibiotics. 4. Administer oxygen and tranquilizers as ordered.
The nurse is evaluating a client's technique for instilling eyedrops. Which behavior indicates that the client needs more teaching?
a. Closing they eye after the drops are in b. Touching the eye with the tip of the drop-per c. Allowing the drops to spread across the eye surface d. Getting the drops into the conjunctival pocket