A 25-gauge, ½-inch needle would be appropriate for a subcutaneous injection
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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A patient has anorexia nervosa. The history shows the patient virtually stopped eating 5 months ago and lost 25% of body weight. The serum potassium is 2.7 mg/dL. Which nursing diagnosis applies?
a. Adult failure to thrive related to abuse of laxatives, as evidenced by electrolyte imbalances and weight loss b. Ineffective health maintenance related to self-induced vomiting, as evidenced by swollen parotid glands and hyperkalemia c. Disturbed energy field related to physical exertion in excess of energy produced through caloric intake, as evidenced by weight loss and hyperkalemia d. Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to refusal to eat, as evidenced by loss of 25% of body weight and hypokalemia
Which questions determine a researcher's selection of a relevant, credible article? (Select all that apply.)
a. Who or what paid for the research? b. Is the setting of the study similar to my study? c. Is the sample of the study similar to mine? d. Was the article peer reviewed?
The nurse is teaching a group of caregivers of school-age children on various topics. Which statement made by a caregiver indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "Sometimes we have to be firm, but our children wash their hands before eating." B) "I make sure they have good teeth by giving them calcium and phosphorus." C) "Food is so expensive, we always make our children eat everything on their plate." D) "Even if the weather is cool and cloudy our children play outside every day."
Which topics should the nurse include in a discussion with parents of a terminally ill child regarding parental feelings that may occur upon the child's death? Select all that apply
1. Loneliness 2. Guilt 3. Anger 4. High energy 5. Depression