Because a pregnant client's diabetes has been poorly controlled throughout her pregnancy, her neonate is at risk for which condition at the time of birth?
A) Macrosomia C) Hyperglycemia
B) Low birth weight D) Hypobilirubinemia
A
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A patient with head trauma is scheduled for a gastrostomy tube to be inserted. The spouse asks the nurse why an intravenous (IV) cannot be used. What is the nurse's best response?
a. "The gastrostomy tube will allow us to give medications as well as feedings." b. "Research has shown that a gastrostomy tube is safer for patients and maintains function of the gut." c. "It will be more expensive in the long run to use a gastrostomy tube than an IV." d. "The gastrostomy placement is noninvasive, and the patient will be more content being fed through the stomach."
Sources for credible, rigorous evidence-based guidelines for healthcare practice include the:
a. AACN b. CCNE c. NGC d. NLN
The nurse explaining an infection to a client with the flu would describe an infection as a/an
a. defect in the immune system. b. hypersensitivity reaction between a human antigen and a biologic agent. c. inflammatory response to an irritant. d. parasitic relationship between an organism and host.
The nurse is caring for a patient experiencing moderate diarrhea for the past 3 days. Which will most likely be incorporated into the patient's plan of care?
a. Place the patient on NPO status. b. Limit the patient's diet to clear liquids. c. Administer parenteral nutrition. d. Restrict the patient's diet to soft foods only.