A mother notices that her newborn is able to sleep without waking even when in the nursery with other newborns crying. The mother asks whether her baby might have a hearing problem because her father wears hearing aids
What should the nurse explain? 1. Newborn risk factors associated with potential hearing loss do not include a family history of hearing loss.
2. Newborns cannot hear, due to mucus accumulated in the middle ear, which takes several days to drain.
3. Newborns who are asleep do not respond to loud noises that are not accompanied by vibrations.
4. Newborns in a noisy nursery are able to habituate to the sounds, and might not react unless a sound is sudden or much louder.
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Explanation: 4. Habituation is the newborn's ability to diminish or shut down innate responses to specific repeated stimuli.
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A. "Studies have not found human fetal risk, although animal fetuses are harmed by it." B. "There are no associated fetal risks with this drug and it is safe to take in pregnancy." C. "There haven't been any studies of this drug in human fetuses; I wouldn't take it." D. "We have to decide if the benefits of this drug outweigh the risk, as it can harm the fetus."
Nurses use the new information in their practice. In the process of implementing EBP, the nurse: (Select all that apply.)
a. develops clinical questions. b. creates workshops and in-services. c. seek answers to support the clinical decision. d. applies finding to patients. e. publishes a bulletin.
The nurses in an organization are in the process of selecting a bargaining agent. Which action by the nurse executive is considered a fair labor practice?
1. Promising wage increases if the desired agent is chosen 2. Questioning staff nurses regarding their vote 3. Threatening demotions if the desired agent is not chosen 4. Disallowing collective bargaining organizational meetings at the hospital
A desirable treatment outcome for a seriously mentally ill client in an inpatient setting might be that
"The client will show stabilization of symptoms and return to the community.". In contrast, an identified outcome for a seriously mentally ill client being treated in a community setting should be that "The client will demonstrate a. the ability to maintain stability in the community.". b. an absence of symptoms and improved level of functioning.". c. functioning at a moderate to high level of social integration.". d. socially acceptable interactions within the community, good self-care, and adequate nutrition.".