The NICU nurse recognizes that the infant who requires ventilation for meconium aspiration syndrome is most often __________
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
ANS: post-term
Meconium aspiration pneumonia occurs in 10% to 26% of all deliveries, and the incidence increases directly with gestational age. (Before 37 weeks' gestation there is a 2% incidence, and at 42 weeks' gestation there is a 44% incidence.)
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a. Start an IV infusion. b. Administer an enema. c. Cancel the diagnostic test. d. Explain that diarrhea is expected.
A nurse assesses clients on the medical-surgical unit. Which client is at greatest risk for bladder cancer? a
A 25-year-old female with a history of sexually transmitted diseases b. A 42-year-old male who has worked in a lumber yard for 10 years c. A 55-year-old female who has had numerous episodes of bacterial cystitis d. An 86-year-old male with a 50-pack-year cigarette smoking history
The nurse is assessing a client's left brachial pulse. Which area will the nurse palpate to?
A. Cubital fossa. B. Neck. C. Behind the knee. D. Wrist.
Long-term care facilities provide services to individuals with stable chronic illnesses
Indicate whether the statement is true or false