The nurse is changing an IV dressing on the premature newborn. The nurse uses care to:
A) apply plenty of tape, to assure the IV is secured in place. B) apply benzoin first, then apply plenty of tape, to ensure the IV is secured in place. C) apply the least amount of tape possible to secure the IV in place. D) apply benzoin, to make the dressing stick well.
C
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A nurse is caring for a 15-year-old patient with cystic fibrosis who has been prescribed dornase alfa (Pulmozyme) to relieve the buildup of secretions and keep airways open and functioning longer
What will the nurse instruct the patient to do concerning the use of this drug? A) Use in home nebulizer up to four times a day if needed. B) Stop all other medications while using the drug. C) Store the drug in the refrigerator, protected from light. D) Expect a severe headache after each use.
Which of the following statements about newborn screenings is false?
1. All abnormal results should be repeated and the infant given a thorough examination. 2. Blood spot specimens should be obtained from every neonate before discharge unless the infant is low birth weight (less than 2 kilograms). 3. Nurses in community settings should be alert in identifying those at risk of not being screened (i.e., infants born at home and infants born outside the United States). 4. Testing of all infants for congenital diseases such as hypothyroidism and PKU is required by law.
Answer the following questions by supplying either the medical abbreviation or the interpretation of the medical abbreviation
t.i.d.
A patient is demonstrating manifestations of a pheochromocytoma. Which intervention is the most important for the nurse to implement?
a. Provide a calm, quiet environment. b. Encourage frequent intake of fluids. c. Offer distraction such as television or music. d. Assist with ambulation at least three times a day.