The neonatal nurse caring for underweight newborns knows that __________ is not a diagnosis but a description of a condition that usually happens early in life when the infant does not meet age-appropriate weight gain (Locklin, 200E)
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
failure to thrive (FTT)
26A. hostile
26B. negative
26C. defiant
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The nurse is obtaining the initial vital signs on a client in the emergency department (ED) with seizure activity of unknown etiology. Which method is most appropriate for the nurse to use when assessing the client's temperature?
1. Axillary. 2. Oral. 3. Rectal. 4. Tympanic.
A client inquires about pet therapy. Which of the following nursing responses provides the client with accurate information? (Select all that apply.)
1. "Pet therapy allows the therapist to assess the client's social relationships." 2. "Pet therapy decreases blood pressure." 3. "Pet therapy enhances client mood." 4. "Pet therapy improves sensory functioning." 5. "Pet therapy mitigates the effects of loneliness."
The pilot balloon on the endotracheal tube of a client being mechanically ventilated is completely deflated. What is the consequence of this situation?
A. The client's lungs may not be receiving the set tidal volume. B. The client has no airway and must be reintubated. C. The endotracheal tube is too small for the client. D. The client's residual volume is too low.
___________________ occurs when an individual repeatedly consumes a psychoactive substance to obtain a subjective experience that is often described as satisfying a "hunger" or "need"
a. recreational use b. Physical dependency c. psychological dependency d. withdrawal