Which of the following statements regarding fever in the newborn is correct?
A) Fever in newborns is defined as a rectal temperature greater than 99.0°F.
B) The ability of the newborn to dissipate heat through sweating is prominent.
C) Fever may not always be a presenting feature in newborns with an infection.
D) Because of their active immune systems, newborns commonly experience fever.
Answer: C) Fever may not always be a presenting feature in newborns with an infection.
You might also like to view...
An older patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is prescribed ranitidine (Zantac). What should the nurse instruct as the mechanism of action of this medication?
1. Neutralizes stomach acid 2. Decreases acid production in the stomach 3. Creates a coating that acts as a protective barrier 4. Increases motility in the esophagus and stomach
For clients taking levodopa, dietary recommendations may include:
1. Increasing protein intake to 1.2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight 2. Taking higher protein foods with the evening meal rather than earlier in the day 3. Distributing fat content evenly over three meals 4. All of the above
The client has been placed on tetracycline (Sumycin) for acne control. In planning a dosage schedule, the nurse anticipates that the client will be taking:
a. low doses over a period of months. b. low doses for 3 to 4 weeks. c. high doses for 10 days to 2 weeks. d. high doses for at least 1 year.
A client who recently lost his hand in a workplace accident says to the nurse, "I don't know how I'm going to support my family with a plastic hand. I might as well be dead." Which nursing response would be therapeutic?
A. "You're saying that you feel useless without your hand?" B. "Perhaps you need to focus on being happy that you survived." C. "Don't worry about all of that at this point. You're going to be fine." D. "You'll never need to worry about work again, because your employer will cover all of your expenses and make a settlement that will support you for life."