The nurse is caring for a healthy caucasian neonate who was born at 37 weeks of gestation. What does the nurse find while performing the skin assessment of the newborn immediately after the birth?
A. Bluish-black areas on the body
B. Desquamation of the epidermis
C. Vernix caseosa covering the body
D. Dark red-colored swellings on the body
Answer: C. Vernix caseosa covering the body
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To help patients deal with their stress, nurses must also learn to cope with their own. Which of the following is an adaptive coping strategy that might be used by the nurse?
A) Reframing B) Mediation C) Asset training D) Mental blocking
Which of the following statements is true regarding intranets?
1. An intranet is immune to viruses and hacker attacks, because accessibility is restricted to employees. 2. An intranet is restricted to employees and allows them to review their personal information at any time. 3. An intranet is open to registered vendors and may be used to price and purchase health care products. 4. An intranet is used to facilitate collaborative data sharing among the employees within the institution.
The average pulse rate in an adult female is
A. 40 to 80 beats per minute. B. 66 to 96 beats per minute. C. 65 to 80 beats per minute. D. 80 to 120 beats per minute.
A nurse evaluates the condition of the wound and determines that the staples or sutures should remain in place if:
A. The wound edges are separated B. There is no drainage or erythema present C. The client is anxious about their removal D. A cosmetically aesthetic result would not be achieved