If a newborn's skin is wet, the nurse can assume that the infant is in danger of what kind of heat loss?
A) Conduction
B) Radiation
C) Evaporation
D) None; wet skin will not cause an infant to lose heat
Ans: C
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A patient with rheumatoid arthritis comes to the clinic complaining of pain in the joint of his right great toe and is eventually diagnosed with gout. When planning teaching for this patient, what management technique should the nurse emphasize?
A) Take OTC calcium supplements consistently. B) Restrict consumption of foods high in purines. C) Ensure fluid intake of at least 4 liters per day. D) Restrict weight-bearing on right foot.
A nurse who is taking care of a patient with burns is asked by a family member why the patient is losing so much weight. The patient is currently in the intermediate phase of recovery
What would be the nurse's most appropriate response to the family member? A) "He's on a calorie-restricted diet in order to divert energy to wound healing." B) "His body has consumed his fat deposits for fuel because his calorie intake is lower than normal." C) "He actually hasn't lost weight. Instead, there's been a change in the distribution of his body fat." D) "He lost many fluids while he was being treated in the emergency phase of burn care."
What is (are) the usual research design(s) used for evaluation in a community/public health agency?
A. Analysis of variance B. Multiple regression analysis C. Time series design or other quasi-experimental methods D. True experiments with randomization and control
Which statement demonstrates that the patient accurately understands the nurse's teaching related to a low-sodium diet?
a. "I can have all the dried fruits I want." b. "I'm looking forward to a tall glass of to-mato juice." c. "I'm going to eat my favorite avocado and orange salad." d. "I'm going to eat a cheeseburger with ex-tra ketchup."