The nurse is caring for a newborn who had a circumcision performed using a PlastiBell. The nurse will include which of the following in the plan of care?
A) Apply an ice pack to reduce swelling. B) Use A & D ointment or petroleum jelly at each diaper change. C) Clean the glans with alcohol during the bath. D) Apply direct pressure if bleeding occurs.
D
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A client has sensorineural hearing loss. Which problem would the nurse recognize as the cause of the hearing loss?
A) tympanic membrane perforation B) impacted cerumen C) otitis media infection D) Meniere's disease
A public health nurse is teaching a mother about vaccinations prior to obtaining informed consent for her child's vaccination. What should the nurse cite as the most common adverse effect of vaccinations?
A) Temporary sensitivity to the sun B) Allergic reactions to the antigen or carrier solution C) Nausea and vomiting D) Joint pain near the injection site
The nurse is teaching a client about fasting blood glucose levels and an oral glucose tolerance test. Which of the following should be included in the teaching?
• "You must fast before each of the tests for 8 to 10 hours.". • "You must fast 8 hours before the fasting blood glucose test, and then eat a large meal, after which your blood glucose is measured.". • "The fasting glucose must be 123 or under to be normal.". • "The 2-hour glucose tolerance test must be over 140 to be considered normal.".
The nurse is reinforcing instructions provided to a patient to prevent the development of varicose veins. Which patient statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
a. "Sit with legs crossed." b. "Wear support stockings." c. "Stand for long periods of time." d. "Sleep with the head of the bed elevated."