Following the death of a day-old infant, the nurse brings the baby to the parents to:
a. bond with the family.
b. reinforce the individuality of the baby.
c. generate preparation for another child.
d. make the death a reality.
D
When possible, the parents should see, touch, and hold the infant to better cope with the reality of the death.
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A patient hospitalized with chronic heart failure eats only about 50% of each meal and reports "feeling too tired to eat." Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Teach the patient about the importance of good nutrition. b. Serve multiple small feedings of high-calorie, high-protein foods. c. Obtain an order for enteral feedings of liquid nutritional supplements. d. Consult with the health care provider about providing parenteral nutrition (PN).
The use of weapons of mass destruction or natural disasters such as earthquakes will often have more casualties because:
1. They cause the most widespread destruction. 2. Victims have little time to make evacuation preparations. 3. Those with chronic conditions cannot escape in time. 4. The early warning systems are not effective.
Which initial laboratory data does the nurse anticipate for a child who is admitted to the hospital with a cyanotic heart defect?
1. A low platelet count 2. A high white blood cell count 3. A high hemoglobin 4. A low hematocrit
Practicing good hygiene is important to prevent infection
a. True b. False