A patient has been admitted with endocarditis. The patient asks the nurse how the health care provider knows what medicines to order to kill the bacteria
The nurse knows that to find the most appropriate antibiotic treatment, what test would be the most helpful?
A) Echocardiogram
B) Blood cultures
C) Arterial blood gases (ABGs)
D) Complete blood count (CBC)
B
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A nurse assesses a client with renal insufficiency and a low red blood cell count. The client asks, "Is my anemia related to the renal insufficiency?" How should the nurse respond?
a. "Red blood cells produce erythropoietin, which increases blood flow to the kidneys." b. "Your anemia and renal insufficiency are related to inadequate vitamin D and a loss of bone density." c. "Erythropoietin is usually released from the kidneys and stimulates red blood cell production in the bone marrow." d. "Kidney insufficiency inhibits active transportation of red blood cells throughout the blood."
The nursing instructor is conducting a class about attachment behaviors. Which statement by a student indicates the need for further instruction?
1. "The en face position promotes bonding and attachment.". 2. "Ideally, initial skin-to-skin contact occurs after the baby has been assessed and bathed.". 3. "In reciprocity, the interaction of mother and infant is mutually satisfying and synchronous.". 4. "The needs of the mother and of her infant are balanced during the phase of mutual regulation.".
In caring for the hospitalized child who is failing to thrive, the child should be assigned to:
a. A variety of caregivers to increase stimulation b. A caregiver with a heavy assignment so the mother can give care c. A consistent caregiver to role-model care d. A team of caregivers to concentrate on the baby and the mother
A nurse is working with a female client who is anticipating the possibility of leaving an abusive relationship
In helping the client make the decision to leave or to stay in the abusive situation, which of the following would be most important for the nurse to do? A) Ensure that the client can effectively describe the behaviors inherent in each phase of the cycle of domestic violence. B) Inform the client that if she leaves the abusive situation, there is a possibility her partner will attempt to murder her. C) Assist the client in finding a new apartment and a new job so she will be safe after she leaves her current situation. D) Suggest that the client legally change her name and move out of state so she will be safe from future harm.