The nurse is planning a home care visit to a mother who just recently delivered, and her baby. Their neighborhood is known to have a significant crime rate
Which of the following should the nurse do when planning this visit to facilitate personal safety? A. Plan the visit at nighttime.
B. Wait to find the location until you arrive in the neighborhood.
C. Put personal possessions in the trunk when leaving the office.
D. Wear flashy jewelry to garner respect.
C
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The physician has ordered chromosomal analysis for a newborn baby. Which test does the nurse realize will most likely be performed with this baby?
1. karyotype 2. newborn screen 3. carrier testing 4. preimplantation genetic diagnosis
Which statements by the patient would the nurse evaluate as indicating a need for additional teaching about hypertension? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. "Hypertension affects my blood vessels only if I have other underlying health problems." 2. "Hypertension causes my blood vessels to become inflamed and reduces the blood supply to my organs if left untreated." 3. "Hypertension damages my blood vessels even if I don't have any symptoms." 4. "I will be more prone to heart disease and eye problems if I discontinue my blood pressure medications." 5. "As long as I take my medications, I am cured of hypertension.".
Which of the following diseases was once isolated and rare but is now widespread throughout the world?
a. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) b. Smallpox c. Sexually transmitted disease d. Measles
The nurse prepares to conduct a quick evaluation of a 1-month-old infant's hearing. Which action will provide the best information?
1. Examining the child's ear canal with an otoscope 2. Using a vibrating tuning fork placed against the child's skull 3. Using tympanometry to assess the child's hearing 4. Using a noisemaker to evaluate the child's response