A new mother expresses concern over the tiny white bumps on her baby's nose and chin. Which of these explanations should the nurse give to the mother?
a. The baby's face has probably not been washed adequately.
b. These bumps are normal in newborns and will go away by themselves.
c. These bumps are an indication of a milk allergy.
d. This skin eruption is an early indication of a systemic infection.
B
Milia are white, pinhead-sized distended sebaceous glands on the check, nose, chin, and occasionally on the truck. After a few weeks of bathing, they usually disappear.
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(Select all that apply.) a. Aspartate transaminase, alanine transaminase: elevated b. CD4+ cell count: 180/mm3 c. Creatinine: 1.0 mg/dL d. Platelet count: 80,000/mm3 e. Serum sodium: 120 mEq/L
The nurse has received an order to rupture a patient's membranes artificially. Which finding in the patient's history would lead the nurse to question the order?
1. Group B strep negative yesterday 2. HbsAg negative at 28 weeks 3. HIV-positive X 3 years 4. History of genital herpes
The nurse is glad to see that the 3-month-old is going to be casted with a synthetic cast because synthetic casts: (Select all that apply.)
a. Dry quicker b. Do not cause circulatory problems c. Are lighter d. Allow for greater mobility e. Can be modified and reused
Miller's wheel of professionalism in nursing is a model that
a. describes the behaviors of a nursing professional. b. determines ladder programs in healthcare institutions. c. dictates nursing actions related to professionalism. d. fosters self-awareness regarding life-long learning needs.