When a nurse is giving the first bath to a newborn, which of these actions is essential?
a. wearing gloves while bathing the newborn
b. bathing the newborn in a small tub
c. cleansing the newborn's ears with a cotton-tipped applicator
d. sponge-bathing the newborn under a radiant warmer
A
Nurses giving the first bath to newborns must wear gloves to comply with Standard Precautions regarding contact with blood or body fluids.
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Identify the true statement regarding the defining characteristics of ethics and laws
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A 50-year-old patient tells the nurse that he had a smallpox vaccination as a child and is planning to visit a foreign country that has an active smallpox epidemic. His physician suggests that he be revaccinated against the disease
Which of the following does this information suggest to the nurse? 1. The patient did not have a smallpox vaccination as a child. 2. The patient's innate immunity is not sufficient against the smallpox disease. 3. Another vaccination would add to the patient's activite immunity against the disease. 4. Another vaccination will provide a short-lived passive immunity to smallpox.
The nurse is teaching a client about lifestyle modifications to help manage hypertension. The nurse determines that teaching has been effective when the client makes which statement?
1. "I need to get started on my medications right away.". 2. "I won't be able to run in marathons anymore.". 3. "My father had hypertension, did nothing, and lived to be 90 years old.". 4. "I know I need to give up my cigarettes and alcohol.".