A perinatal nurse assesses a term newborn for respiratory functioning. The nurse knows that which of the following conditions is normal for newborns:
Select all that apply:
A) A respiratory rate of 60 to 80 breaths per minute
B) A breathing pattern that is often shallow, diaphragmatic and irregular
C) Periodic episodes of apnea
D) The neonate's lung sounds may sound moist during early auscultation
B, D
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Al Granger, 75 years old, has a history of chronic alcohol abuse. Which of the following statements would best describe his physical status?
a. Compromised dietary intake and nutritional status b. Inappropriate weight gain c. Inability to participate in any physical exer-cise program d. Intact cognition and problem-solving ability
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a high temperature. The nurse plans to help the patient regain a normal temperature through conduction. What technique does the nurse use?
a. Placing a cooling fan in the patient's room b. Putting ice packs in the patient's axillae c. Spraying the patient with a fine mist of water d. Turning the temperature down in the room
The nurse is explaining the function of the sinuses to a client. The nurse determines that learning has occurred when the client states:
1. "The sinuses help with swallowing." 2. "I did not realize that sinuses helped me speak." 3. "The sinuses are responsible for storing mucus produced by a cold." 4. "The sinuses make my head heavier."
Following an ophthalmologic exam with dilating drops, a patient calls the clinic to report eye pain and seeing halos around lights. The nurse realizes that this may be narrow-angle glaucoma due to the angle between the iris and cornea being blocked. Which advice should the nurse give to the patient?
A) "This is normal and will go away as the dilating drops wear off." B) "Have someone drive you to the clinic to be evaluated immediately." C) "Call the clinic in the morning if these symptoms continue." D) "Take acetaminophen to relieve the pain."