The skin folds on an obese patient
A. require a special barrier cream.
B. are at risk for yeast infection.
C. need no special care measures.
D. must be taped to prevent pulling.
Answer: B
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A) Mastoiditis B) Meningitis C) Sinusitis D) Labyrinthitis
How would the nurse explain the process of newborn screening to new parents?
1. "Your infant will be screened for 10 diseases in our lab and the rest of the samples will be sent to the state laboratory." 2. "We will collect two urine samples from your child for this screening." 3. "The screening will only require one blood sample." 4. "The screening sample will be drawn at your baby's six-week check-up."
A client recently had a total laryngectomy and plans to use an artificial larynx for speech. The common problem the nurse would address regarding the artificial larynx is that
a. it is a device that is difficult to use. b. it has a masculine-sounding voice quality. c. it has a monotone speech quality. d. it causes neck discomfort.
True or False: The fetal concentration of glucose is lower than the glucose level in the maternal blood because of its rapid metabolism by the fetus
1. True 2. False