For most people, being hospitalized is seen as a(n):
a. Crisis
b. Annoyance
c. Chance to rest
d. Expensive hotel
A
The crisis of hospitalization involves being removed from one's familiar home environment to be cared for by strangers in an impersonal, uncomfortable setting.
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a. Eat three well-balanced meals per day and limit snacks. b. Drink a full glass of fluid at the beginning of each meal. c. Have crackers handy at the bedside, and eat a few before getting out of bed. d. Eat a bland diet and avoid concentrated sweets.
A couple brings their child to the well-child clinic for guidance in improving the child's school performance. The nurse assesses the child and finds that favorite activities are running, playing basketball, and building models
Which conclusion is most appropriate for the nurse to make based on the assessment findings? A. Hyperactive and may need medication B. Learns best through bodily activity C. Needs firm structure for completing schoolwork D. Normal activity; school performance will improve with time
How much oxygen is contained in ambient air (room air)?
a. 15% b. 21% c. 30% d. 42%
12°F converted to Celsius is ________ (round to the nearest tenth).
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).