The clinical nurse recalls that the newborn has four mechanisms by which heat is lost following birth: evaporation, conduction, convection, and radiation. Which of the following are examples of heat lost via convection? Select all that apply
A) An infant loses heat when not dried adequately after birth
B) An infant is placed on a cold scale
C) An infant is placed under a ceiling fan
D) An infant is placed near an open window
C
An infant is placed under a ceiling fan
D
An infant is placed near an open window
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A nurse is teaching a parent group about caring for their infants and toddlers. What does the nurse teach to prevent a serious neurological problem in infants?
A. Always treat any temperature elevation to prevent seizures. B. Avoid vaccinations with live, attenuated viruses. C. Do not use artificial sweeteners in your baby's food. D. Never give honey to a child less than 1 year of age.
A nursing student is reviewing information about documenting client care and education in the medical record and the purposes that it serves
The student demonstrates a need for additional study when the nurse identifies which of the following as a reason? A) Serves as a communication tool for the interdisciplinary team. B) Demonstrates education the family has received if legal matters arise. C) Permits others access to allow refusal of medical insurance coverage. D) Verifies meeting client education standards set by the Joint Commission.
The essential feature of separation anxiety disorder (SAD) is marked anxiety about separation from major attachment figures, home, or familiar surroundings, which:
a. is repeated every time the child is in similar circumstances b. lasts at least 2 weeks and is repeated several times a year c. is beyond that expected for the child's developmental level d. cannot be resolved with the usual distraction or ignoring
An older patient lives at home alone. Which assessment data would indicate modifiable risk factors for a hip fracture? Select all that apply.
A. Report of sleeping with two pillows B. Medications: atenolol 50 mg daily, lisinopril 10 mg daily, Xanax 0.25 mg daily, Seroquel 50 mg daily C. Complaints of nonproductive dry cough D. Problems with balance E. Complaints of lower extremity weakness