Which helps the body regulate temperature?
a. The skin
b. The bones
c. The hair
d. The oil glands
A
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The nurse notes that a 36-hour-old newborn's serum bilirubin level has increased from 14 mg/dl to 16.6 mg/dl in an 8-hour period. What nursing intervention would be included in the plan of care for this newborn?
1. Continue to observe. 2. Begin phototherapy. 3. Begin blood exchange transfusion. 4. Stop breastfeeding.
When working with the older adult population in the community, which of the following would be most important for the community health nurse to do?
A) Develop case management programs to channel clients to appropriate services B) Place the older adult in skilled nursing facilities for the best care available C) Raise funds to support the needs of the older adults in the community D) Emphasize tertiary prevention at this stage in the lives of the older adult
A nurse has made plans to implement the University of North Carolina (UNC) model of "5 As" during the process of applying evidence-based practice (EBP) to a practice problem. What is the final step that the nurse will take in applying this model?
A) Analyze the results of the EBP process B) Advocate for others to embrace the identified change C) Adopt the changes identified in the review process D) Assess the outcomes of the new practice
A basal rate is set on a PCA (patient-controlled analgesia pump) with a narcotic to:
A. prevent patient overdose B. achieve a therapeutic blood level C. decrease the responsibilities of the nurse D. empower the patient to participate in care