The nurse examining the conjunctivae of a healthy young adult would document a normal finding when recording that the color of the conjunctivae is
a. dark red.
b. pale.
c. pink.
d. yellow tinged.
C
Healthy conjunctivae are pink to light red; paleness or a bright-red color is abnormal.
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A low red blood cell count can be associated with
a. Bacterial infection b. Recent hemorrhage c. Dehydration d. Recent viral infection
A nurse assessing a patient with the adaptive model of health in mind would most likely ask which question as part of an admission database?
a. "Does this illness cause problems in your relationships?" b. "How have these symptoms interfered with your daily life?" c. "What impact has this illness had on your usual lifestyle?" d. "What type of support systems do you have to help you?"
The nurse is teaching parents of a child being discharged from the hospital after a splenectomy about the risk of infection. What should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)
a. Avoid obtaining the pneumococcal vaccination for the child. b. Avoid obtaining the meningococcal vaccination for the child. c. The child should receive prophylactic penicillin for certain procedures. d. Have the child immunized with the Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccination. e. Notify the health care provider if your child develops a fever of 38.5° C (101.3° F).
The nurse is preparing to provide a subcutaneous injection. The nurse's technique would correctly include
1. Pointing the bevel of the needle up before piercing the skin. 2. Selecting a 14 gauge, 1-1/2?8" needle. 3. Placing the total dose of 2.5 mL medication in one syringe. 4. Donning sterile gloves.