The nurse is speaking to a group of parents of medically fragile children about day-care center options. When describing these centers, which statement would the nurse include as an advantage?
A) They encourage greater parental involvement in care.
B) Their capabilities are similar to an acute care facility.
C) Insurance and Medicare cover their costs.
D) They decrease the need for rehospitalization.
D
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1. An Asian dishwasher 2. A Hispanic truck driver 3. A Caucasian factory worker 4. An African-American carpenter
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a. Identify all options b. Make a decision c. Gather additional information d. Act and assess decisions made
A 2-year-old child is being admitted to the hospital for possible bacterial meningitis. When preparing for a lumbar puncture, the nurse's best action is to:
a. prepare child for conscious sedation during the test. b. set up a tray with equipment the same size as for adults. c. reassure the parents that the test is simple, painless, and risk free. d. apply EMLA to puncture site 15 minutes before procedure.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).