After teaching the mother of a 2-month-old with a congenital heart defect complicated by heart failure about nutrition, which statement by the mother indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "The baby may need up to 150 calories/kg per day."
B) "Small frequent feeds are best if tolerated."
C) "The baby will need to drink formula, not breast milk."
D) "Gavage feedings may be required for now."
C
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A) Passed a Chi test B) Are clinically important C) Are the strength of the study D) Are probably true and replicable
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A) Using a 23-gauge 1/2-inch needle B) Cleaning the skin with an alcohol swab C) Preparing 5 mg of the medication for injection D) Using the middle third of the vastus lateralis muscle E) Washing the skin with soap and water
A pregnant client undergoing labor induction is receiving an oxytocin infusion. Which of the following findings would require immediate intervention?
A) Fetal heart rate of 150 beats/minute B) Contractions every 2 minutes, lasting 45 seconds C) Uterine resting tone of 14 mm Hg D) Urine output of 20 mL/hour
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A) Easily distractible B) Short attention span C) Negative mood quality D) Extreme intensity of reaction