The nurse has written the nursing diagnostic statement, "Risk for impaired skin integrity related to malnutrition." What is the risk factor in this statement?
a. Impaired skin integrity c. Immobility
b. Malnutrition d. Alteration in nutrition
ANS: B
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A researcher wants to study whether showing a video about car safety increases the likelihood of car seat use among a group of first-time parents. When obtaining informed consent, the researcher must include: (Select all that apply)
a. an assurance of anonymity. b. a statement of the research purpose. c. consent to incomplete disclosure. d. voluntary participation.
When oxygen is in use,
A) post an "Oxygen in Use" sign at the desk. B) use cotton blankets and gowns. C) standard precautions are not necessary. D) remove the call signal.
A prolapsed umbilical cord is dangerous because the:
A: baby's head may compress the cord, cutting off its supply of oxygen. B: cord might pull the placenta from the uterine wall during delivery. C: cord may be wrapped around the baby's neck, causing strangulation. D: mother may die of hypoxia due to compromised placental blood flow.