An infant is born at 35 weeks and 3 days. How would the nurse document this gestational age? ____________________

ANS:


35 3/7
Gestational age is written in weeks, with days indicated by a fraction.

Nursing

You might also like to view...

The nurse is assessing a patient who is known to have right-sided HF. What assessment finding is most consistent with this patient's diagnosis?

A) Pulmonary edema B) Distended neck veins C) Dry cough D) Orthopnea

Nursing

A client is prescribed pain medications. Which of the following interventions will enable the client to consume an adequate meal during treatment?

A) Administer the medication with plenty of fruit juice. B) Administer the medication intravenously. C) Administer the medication 30 to 45 minutes before meals. D) Administer the medication 30 to 45 minutes after meals.

Nursing

A routine hematocrit level is drawn on a newborn immediately after delivery and is found to be 68%. What might have contributed to this abnormally high hematocrit level?

1. Congenital heart defect 2. Leukocytosis 3. Delayed cord clamping 4. Hypovolemia

Nursing

Nafarelin is used as a treatment for mild to severe endometriosis. The nurse should tell the woman being treated that this medication:

a. Stimulates the secretion of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) by stimulating ovarian activity b. Will treat the infection causing endometriosis c. Should be injected into her subcutaneous tissue twice a day d. Can cause her to experience some hot flashes and vaginal dryness

Nursing