What is characteristic of the newborn's first stool?
a. Loose and green c. Yellow and loose
b. Thick and green-ish-black d. Yellow and seedy
B
Thick and greenish-black stools are characteristic of the meconium stool, which is the neonate's first stool. Later stools may become loose and green or yellow and seedy.
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a. Presumptive diagnosis b. Referral for a surgical procedure c. Diet modification d. Physical therapy
Which federal program created support for older and poor Americans?
a. Social Security Act b. Medicare Amendment c. Medicaid Amendment d. Hill-Burton Act
The charge nurse has received the shift change report. Which patient requires immediate intervention?
1. Multip at 6 cm undergoing induction of labor, strong contractions every 3 minutes 2. Primip at 4 cm whose fetus is in a longitudinal lie with a cephalic presentation 3. Multip at 10 cm and fetus at +2 station experiencing a strong expulsion urge 4. Primip at 3 cm screaming in fear because her mother died during childbirth
After reduction, the fractured part is:
a. Exercised as directed by the physical therapist b. Abducted c. Immobilized with a cast, traction, or other device d. Externally rotated