The client is asking about the fontanelles of her fetus. What should the nurse include when teaching about the similarities between the anterior and posterior fontanelles of a newborn? "Anterior and posterior fontanelles:
A. Are approximately the same size."
B. Close within 12 months of birth."
C. Are used in labor to identify station."
D. Allow for molding of the head."
D
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Which of the following actions represent a shift in philosophy at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Collecting and analyzing health data b. Creating integrated health information systems c. Allocating resources to treat specific diseases d. Encouraging partnerships and strategic alliances e. Creating transaction-based relationships f. Leveraging resources to steer the larger health system
Which statement indicates that a client needs additional teaching about protecting the ears and preventing hearing loss?
a. "I will start a smoking cessation program and will take a multivitamin every day." b. "I will wear earplugs whenever I cut the grass or use my snow blower." c. "I will blow my nose gently, one nostril at a time, whenever I get a cold or the flu." d. "I will take Motrin (ibuprofen) instead of Tylenol (acetaminophen) for pain."
The nurse instructs the client with a minor head injury to return to the emergency room if which of the following occur?
A) increased appetite and fluid consumption B) slight headache that continues for 24 hours C) slight nausea for several hours after injury D) becomes drowsy or confused
Which of the following is correct about basal insulin?
A. It has a slower onset and a longer duration. B. It is used to "cover" carbohydrates eaten at a meal. C. It should be given with the "first bite". D. It is usually a suspension and, therefore, clear.