When conducting a class for parents about sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), the nurse instructs the class that the infant should be placed in which position to sleep?
a. Right side-lying
b. Left side-lying
c. Prone
d. Supine
ANS: D
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends placing the infant on its back, or supine, to sleep.
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A) American Foundation for the Blind B) American Council of the Blind C) Guide Dogs for the Blind D) National Federation of the Blind
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PaCO2, 52 mm Hg; blood pressure, 110/68 mm Hg; HCO3, 34 mEq/L; and SpO2, 90% on O2 2 L/min nasal cannula. These gases show a. uncompensated metabolic alkalosis. b. uncompensated respiratory acidosis. c. compensated respiratory acidosis. d. compensated respiratory alkalosis.
To promote positive outcomes, nurses in psychiatric rehabilitation practices should be skilled in: (Select all that apply.)
a. teaching the patient living skills. b. actively listening to patient complaints. c. assisting the patient in developing his or her strengths. d. helping patients accept their own disabilities. e. accessing the appropriateness of environmental support.