The nurse weighing a 6-month-old baby will be especially careful because a child of 6 months of age can:
a. Pull self to standing position
b. Roll completely over
c. Sit steadily alone
d. Crawl on the hands and knees
B
The 6-month-old can roll completely over, making such activities as weighing a possible hazard.
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A) lower B) higher C) near normal D) normal
Which three health maintenance and promotion interventions would be most indicated and beneficial for patients with serious mental illness? Select all that apply
a. Walk with the patient during meetings and to nearby appointments. b. Point out that smoking is dangerous to one's health and discourage it. c. Screen the patient regularly for hypertension and diabetes mellitus. d. Encourage the patient to join a health club to promote exercise. e. Help the patient learn to prepare nutritious, tasty, inexpensive meals. f. Take the patient to medical appointments, and wait for him outside.
A client has been diagnosed with Alzheimer disease. What is the most accurate medication education the nurse can give to the client's spouse?
1. "Symptoms should begin to improve in a few days." 2. "The medication has side effects that require periodic breaks from treatment." 3. "There is no cure. The medication might help with symptoms for a period of time." 4. "Symptoms will improve as long as the medication is taken daily at the same time."
A nurse is considering becoming certified in her area of specialty and has begun to research the requirements. As the nurse reviews the application for taking the examination, she notes which requirements are necessary? (Select all that apply.)
A) Years of work experience B) Achieved required education level C) Active state license D) Completed required CEs E) Letters of recommendations from professional sources