One reason hyperthermia develops more rapidly in the newborn than in the adult is that sweat glands have not formed yet
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
F
Newborns have six times as many sweat glands per unit area as adults; however, they do not yet function.
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The nurse is teaching childbirth education classes. Teaching has been successful if the primiparous client states: "I can reduce the likelihood that I'll tear or need an episiotomy if I:
1. "Push in a semi-sitting position." 2. "Make sure I push long and hard." 3. "Begin regular perineal massage." 4. "Pull back on my legs when pushing."
Fibrocystic disease results from hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A patient is admitted to the hospital with a provisional diagnosis of heart failure. Which laboratory finding would the nurse evaluate as ruling out that diagnosis?
1. BNP 50 pg/mL 2. Normal ECG 3. Sodium 148 mEq/L 4. Hemoglobin 10 g/dl
A patient with PKD has nocturia. What does the nurse encourage the patient to do?
a. Drink at least 2 liters of fluid daily b. Restrict fluid in the evening c. Drink 1000mL early in the morning d. Add a pinch of salt to water in the evenings