The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends that hospital noise levels should not exceed 110 decibels during the day.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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A nurse who works in a neonatal intensive care unit is caring for a critically ill infant with a poor prognosis. She is Christian and feels responsible to care for both the physical and spiritual needs of the infant and his parents
What is the best statement for the nurse to make to the parents of the infant? a. "You should have the child baptized so that its soul will be saved." b. "Would you like me to call the chaplain to christen your child at the bedside?" c. "What can I do to support your spiritual needs?" d. "I have asked my pastor to stop by and talk to you."
In order to prevent nipple trauma, the nurse should teach the new mother to
a. Limit the feeding time to less than 5 minutes. b. Position the infant so the nipple is far back in the mouth. c. Assess the nipples before each feeding. d. Wash the nipples daily with mild soap and water.
Of all the signs seen in infants with respiratory distress syndrome, which sign is especially indicative of the syndrome?
a. Pulse more than 160 beats/min b. Circumoral cyanosis c. Grunting d. Substernal retractions
A patient is taking a combination of antiviral
drugs as treatment for early stages of a viral infection. While discussing the drug therapy, the patient asks the nurse if the drugs will kill the virus. When answering, the nurse keeps in mind which fact about antiviral drugs? a. They are given for palliative reasons only. b. They will be effective as long as the patient is not exposed to the virus again. c. They can be given in large enough doses to eradicate the virus without harming the body's healthy cells. d. They may also kill healthy cells while killing viruses.