What is the MOST important nursing intervention for the infant who has acute gastroenteritis?
a. administering antibiotics prophylactically
b. ensuring adequate hydration and replacing lost fluids
c. ensuring that immunizations are current
d. providing frequent small feedings
B
Acute gastroenteritis is inflammation of the stomach and intestine. The infant will have green, liquid stools tinged with mucus and blood. Common symptoms include cramping, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, extreme irritability, and vomiting. Assess the infant for dehydration.
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MC When auscultating FHS, the appropriate place to place the doppler is on the:
A. Women's lower abdomen closet to the cervicle os region. B. Left side of the abdomen at the upper quadrant. C. Abdomen closest to back of fetus. D. Abdomen closest to front surface of the fetus
The symbol represents:
A) An effect size B) A mean C) Total sample size D) An individual score
Boundary violations do not represent a serious problem or violation of the rules.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The nurse palpates the patient's jaw movement, placing two fingers in front of each ear and asking the patient to slowly open and close the mouth. What additional request does the nurse ask the patient to do to assess the jaw?
a. Clinch the jaws together as tightly as possible. b. Move the lower jaw from side to side. c. Open the mouth as wide as possible, like a yawn. d. Move the lower jaw forward and backward several times.