The nurse caring for a newborn notes that at 18 hours of age the baby's abdomen is distended and by 24 hours the baby has passed no stool. What should the nurse do?
A) Attempt to take a rectal temperature
B) Inform the physician of the findings
C) Schedule radiography to diagnose the problem
D) Inform the caregivers that Andrew might need surgery
Ans: B
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can do. I'm being punished. The only thing I can do is see Sister Ondine. She's the only one who can take away curses.". How might the culturally knowledgeable nurse assess the situation? The client a. is feeling hopeless, helpless, and worthless related to some yet-to-be-established cause. b. may have a delusion of persecution. c. has probably been misdiagnosed. d. may believe her distress resulted from a spell cast upon her.
The nurse is interested in learning how to become a disaster relief nurse. What should the nurse consider prior to joining the Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) program?
1. The nurse must be licensed to practice nursing in the state of the disaster. 2. The nurse must provide and pay for his or her own personal gear, including a sleeping bag. 3. The nurse must be willing to be a volunteer, as the positions are unpaid. 4. The nurse must be willing to pay for his or her own travel to the disaster region.
A client has been prescribed Premarin. What medication information should the nurse provide?
1. "You may notice a decrease in your libido while on this medication." 2. "If you notice pain in your abdomen that goes through to your back, be certain to notify the clinic." 3. "Do not become pregnant while on this drug." 4. "If you add the herbal black cohosh to this therapy the results will be better." 5. "This medication will help prevent cardiovascular disease."
Mia expresses interest in her employees' personal and professional lives. She is employing
a. Task behaviors b. Process behaviors c. Relationship behaviors d. Directing behaviors