Clinical manifestations of increased intracranial pressure include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Lethargy d. Hypoglycemia
b. Irritability e. Hyperglycemia
c. Setting sun sign f. Poor feeding and sucking
A, B, C, F
Clinical manifestations of increased intracranial pressure include lethargy and irritability; poor feeding and sucking; and setting sun sign. Hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia are not included in the clinical manifestations.
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a. a term of convenience applied to a group of motor disorders. b. a brain malfunction that is non-progressive. c. a diagnosis. d. classified by the amount of brain damage to the baby.
A client in a family practice office asks questions about how to sleep better at night. Which statement indicates to the nurse that more teaching is needed?
1. "I plan to work out right before going to bed so I am good and tired." 2. "I will try to avoid daytime napping." 3. "I will listen to relaxing music to decrease stress before going to bed." 4. "I need to cut back on my four daily cups of coffee."
The nurse takes into consideration that newborns are especially prone to dehydration because of which aspects of their physiology? (Select all that apply.)
a. Small glomeruli b. Minimal renal blood flow c. Inactive gastrointestinal (GI) tract d. Excessive fluid loss from the sweat glands e. Immature renal tubules that do not concentrate urine
CNSs may (Select all that apply.)
a. manage an inpatient nursing unit. b. develop educational programs for nursing staff. c. conduct practice outcomes research. d. prescribe medications for common illnesses. e. attend or assist in the delivery of low-risk newborns.