A healthy mother delivered Baby Ambika, who had an immediate Apgar score of 10
Ambika has been cradled in a kangaroo hold by both her mother and her father for 45 minutes, and her parents feel ready to get cleaned up and let the baby be taken care of by the health care personnel for a little while. What eye care action will the nurse now take? The nurse will:
A) instill 2.5% silver nitrate eye drops.
B) instill 1.5% erythromycin eye drops.
C) instill 1% tetracycline eye drops.
D) instill no eye drops at this time.
C
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a. the use of oral contraceptives to prevent unwanted pregnancy. b. the use of condoms to prevent sexually transmitted diseases as well as pregnancy. c. the inaccuracy of information from peers. d. how to set limits for sexual behavior.
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a patient with Guillain-Barré syndrome. Which of the following interventions should the nurse prioritize for this patient?
A) Using the incentive spirometer as prescribed B) Maintaining the patient on bed rest C) Providing aids to compensate for loss of vision D) Assessing frequently for loss of cognitive function
The mother of a pediatric patient asks the health care provider why her child should not be given aspirin. Which of the following statements represents the most accurate response by the health care provider?
a. It could precipitate or worsen the potentially fatal Reye's syndrome. b. It could precipitate liver failure. c. It could cause deterioration of kidney function. d. It could lead to chronic nosebleeds.
A nurse is providing a skilled nursing service. Which of the following best describes the interven-tion the nurse is performing?
a. Teaching the client and family about medication administration b. Consulting with other nurses about the care of a client in the home c. Coordinating services for maximum bene-fit at minimal cost d. Reviewing nursing assistant charting at the end of each day