A neonate has been diagnosed with infectious diarrhea. The nurse understands that this illness:
a. Is not serious and is easily treated
b. Is not common outside the United States
c. Is highly contagious and may be fatal
d. Is usually caused by a specific organism and is easy to identify
C
Infectious diarrhea is serious and may be fatal. The organism is difficult to identify and may remain undetected. Diarrhea is a major problem with infants and young children worldwide.
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a. "Juice or milk can keep it from dissolving." b. "Water is important for proper metabolism." c. "Water keeps the medicine potent." d. "Water helps to dissolve the medication."
Step two of the Decision-Making Tree involves:
a. supervision c. communication b. evaluation d. planning
A newly admitted resident to a long-term care facility tells the nurse that he misses his dog. What is the most therapeutic response by the nurse?
a. "You need to get a stuffed dog to keep you company." b. "Have you made friends with Buddy, our facility's mascot?" c. "Yes, dogs are a great deal of company." d. "What do you miss about your dog?"
A 2-week-old newborn is accompanied by the mother for the first visit to the clinic. The breastfeeding mother asks, "What should my baby's bowel movements look like?" Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1) "The baby should have one stool a day that is dark brown and formed." 2) "Several soft mustard-colored stools a day is normal." 3) "Hard stools are common in breastfed babies." 4) "The stool should be watery and contain mucus."