When taking an axillary temperature, the thermometer should remain in place for
A) 3 minutes.
B) 5 minutes.
C) 8 minutes.
D) 10 minutes.
D
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A) The doctor's little finger size. B) The smallest nurse's little finger size. C) The child's little finger size. D) The child's pointer finger size.
Which intrapartal assessment should be avoided when caring for a woman with HELLP syndrome?
a. Auscultation of the heart and lungs b. Abdominal palpation c. Checking deep tendon reflexes d. Venous sample of blood
A plaintiff's attorney decides to use the doctrine of res ipsa loquitor in a case against the urologist who perforated a patient's urethra during a cystoscopy. What must the plaintiff prove? Select all possible correct answers
1. This complication does not generally occur unless someone provided negligent care. 2. Several agencies, from the manufacturer to the physician, were involved in the negligence. 3. The plaintiff had no control over the development of the perforation. 4. The locality rule was in effect at the time of the procedure. 5. The event causing the perforation was deliberate.
A community health nurse runs a clinic that provides health screening mainly to Mexican American and Native American clients. The nurse wants to have a class on smoking cessation for interested adults of this group
In order to adjust to their time orientation, the nurse should: 1. Make sure that the classes are held at specific times. 2. Begin classes when a group of clients are gathered. 3. Mail letters ahead of time to make sure clients are informed about the upcoming class. 4. Make posters and place them in areas of the community frequented by these groups.