When developing the plan of care for a preterm newborn, the nurse plans to institute measures to promote the newborn's nutritional status. Which of the following would be least likely to affect the newborn's nutritional status?
A) Larger than usual stomach capacity
B) Perinatal shunting of blood from the gut
C) Ischemia of the intestinal wall
D) Weak sucking reflex
A
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A patient underwent a modified mastectomy and has a pressure dressing encircling her chest. Which postoperative nursing care intervention will the nurse anticipate to be challenging for the patient?
A) Promoting intake B) Checking blood pressure C) Turning, coughing, and deep breathing D) Checking dressings
The nurse, using a colored picture of the food guide pyramid to teach proper nutrition concepts to a patient with diabetes, is using a technique of ____ prevention
1. primary 2. secondary 3. tertiary 4. basic
A mother has concerns about the immunization scheduled for this clinic visit having adverse effects on her child. The nurse's best response to the mother would be:
1. "The doctor wants the child to have the shot." 2. "We will give the injection at the next visit." 3. "More complications are caused by the disease than the immunization." 4. "Side effects are expected, and there is nothing to worry about."
Which is most important in the immediate care of the newborn?
a. Maintain patent airway. b. Maintain stable body temperature. c. Administer prophylactic eye care. d. Establish identification of mother and baby.