MC The nurse is planning to teach a class about dental care to a group of expectant women. The nurse should teach that dental hygiene should begin
A. When the first tooth erupts.
B. At birth.
C. When the child starts solid food.
D. When the child can hold a toothbrush.
A. When the first tooth erupts.
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A client who suffered a spinal cord injury at level T5 several months ago develops a flushed face and blurred vision. On taking vital signs, the nurse notes the blood pressure to be 184/95 mm Hg. Which is the nurse's first action?
a. Palpate the area over the bladder for dis-tention. b. Place the client in the Trendelenburg posi-tion. c. Administer oxygen via a nasal cannula. d. Perform bilateral carotid massage.
A patient with heart failure is facing the end of life. Which intervention would the nurse prioritize with this patient?
1. Have the health care provider discuss end-of-life topics with the patient. 2. Tell the patient that the family should be the primary source of support, but that nursing staff will be glad to substitute if necessary. 3. Be as honest as possible about the progression of the disease and the support needed. 4. Reassure the patient that death will be painless.
Rheumatic fever follows an infection with the organism:
a. Group A ?-hemolytic streptococcus b. Staphylococcus aureus c. Streptococcus pneumoniae d. Haemophilus influenzae
Which information indicates a nurse has a good understanding of a goal?
a. It is a statement describing the patient's accomplishments without a time restriction. b. It is a realistic statement predicting any negative responses to treatments. c. It is a broad statement describing a desired change in a patient's behavior. d. It is a measurable change in a patient's physical state.