The nurse is aware that the preterm infant has an increased tendency to bleed due to deficient levels of ________
ANS:
prothrombin
Preterm infants have deficient levels of prothrombin, which increases the tendency to bleed spontaneously.
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Which of the following statements made by the nurse shows the most informed understanding of the role of family in the client's postoperative recovery?
1. "The family will be the ones you will be dealing with regarding postoperative needs." 2. "When the family is more relaxed about caring for the client, the client is more relaxed." 3. "The more the family understands what to expect during recovery, the more comfortable they are in caring for the client." 4. "Teaching the family what they need to know before the surgery will maximize their effectiveness regarding the client's postoperative care."
Routine infant and childhood screenings should include all of the following except
1. Body measurement (height, weight, head circumference). 2. Depression screening. 3. Developmental screening. 4. Infant screenings (phenylketonuria [PKU], hypothyroidism). 5. Lead screening.
To meet a client's needs, it is sometimes necessary to integrate into the client's care a culturally relevant practice that lacks scientific utility. This is known as cultural
a. Accommodation b. Brokering c. Preservation d. Repatterning
The nurse is planning care for a battered woman who has mentioned, "Someday I'll have to leave him." Which outcome should the nurse include in the plan of care for this client?
1. Client will leave husband for a safe environment within 3 weeks 2. Client will state that she feels more relaxed after consultation with nurse 3. Client will state that she feels strong enough to return to the situation 4. Client will verbalize awareness of the dangerousness of her situation