You care for a 4-year-old with meningitis. A primary nursing goal would be to
A) increase stimulation opportunities to prevent coma.
B) provide an opportunity for therapeutic play.
C) reduce the pain related to nuchal rigidity.
D) inspect the teeth for obvious caries.
C
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A mother brings her 2-year-old child for you to assess. The mother feels a lump whenever she fastens the child's diaper. Nephroblastoma is a likely diagnosis for this child when your physical examination of the abdomen reveals a(n):
a. fixed mass palpated in the hypogastric area. b. tender, midline abdominal mass. c. olive-sized mass of the right upper qua-drant. d. nontender, slightly movable, flank mass.
Assessment of a suicidal client includes protective factors against suicidal acts. The nurse includes which protective factors in her assessment?
A) Hopefulness, social support systems, coping history B) Fear of suicide, abortion, responsibility to children C) Coping history, hopelessness, fear of suicide D) Self-destructive behavior, fear of suicide, abortion
What are the advantages of using systematic reviews to learn about evidence-based practice issues? Select all that apply
1. Any inconsistencies in the material are explored. 2. The review increases the strength of cause and effect relationships. 3. Helps to increase efficiency in time between research and clinical implementation. 4. This review proves this intervention is the best one available. 5. There is a decrease in bias from researcher error.
The nurse discovers a patient who is experiencing respiratory distress and mild shock. In which of the following positions should the patient be placed?
a. Semi-Fowler's position b. High Fowler's position c. Flat with elevated foot of bed d. Trendelenburg position