The nurse is discussing vaccination for Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) with the mother of a 6-month-old child. Which of the following comments provides the most compelling reason to get the vaccination?
A) "These bacteria live in every human."
B) "Young children are especially susceptible to these bacteria."
C) "You have a choice of two excellent vaccines."
D) "Your child needs this final dose for protection."
B
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A) Turn and reposition the patient a minimum of every 8 hours. B) Vigorously massage lotion into bony prominences. C) Post a turning schedule at the patient's bedside. D) When turning, slide the patient rather than lift.
The physician decides to send the mother for a test to determine the fetal lung maturity. This fetal well-being test is called a(n):
a. biophysical profile. b. alpha-fetoprotein. c. amniocentesis. d. ultrasound.
The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for an older patient. For which medications should the nurse teach the patient to avoid extended sun exposure? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Aspirin 2. Ibuprofen 3. Amiodarone 4. Promethazine 5. Acetaminophen
A patient suffers from seasonal allergies. Her health care provider will order which of the following?
1. Fluorescein 2. Keralac 3. Ketorolac 4. Silver nitrate