A new mother and her partner are concerned about their infant's ability to respond to germs that will be present in different settings that they will visit with the baby after discharge
The nurse informs them that the infant has some protection from the maternal immunoglobulins that have crossed the placenta, known as Immunoglobulin E (IgE).
A) True
B) False
A
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Herbs and plants can be useful in treating a variety of conditions. Which treatment should a nurse determine is appropriate for a client experiencing frequent migraine headaches?
1. Saint John's wort combined with an antidepressant 2. Ginger root combined with a beta-blocker 3. Feverfew, used according to directions 4. Kava-kava added to a regular diet
A disaster team is planning strategies to use in the event of multiple catastrophes
Various questions are posed such as, "If we lost all electricity in Kent County, what challenges would we face in providing care? If the Grand River flooded, which institutions would not be available for health care? What other facilities could be used as a backup system? Which roadways would be available in the event of a flood?" This is an example of which of the following decision-making strategies? a. Creativity techniques b. Decision trees c. Simulated trial and error d. Worst case scenarios
The nurse anticipates that there will be two classic hematologic characteristics in the blood chemistry of a child with nephrosis, which are: (Select all that apply.)
a. Anemia b. Hypoproteinemia c. Azotemia d. Hyperlipidemia e. Hypoglycemia
While planning care for elderly individuals, the nurse remembers the elderly are at a higher risk for developing dehydration because they have:
a. a higher total body water volume. b. decreased muscle mass. c. increased thirst. d. an increased tendency toward developing edema.