The nurse is teaching the mother of a 5-year-old boy with a myelomeningocele who has developed a sensitivity to latex. Which of the following responses from his mother indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "He needs to get a medical alert identification."
B) "I will need to discuss this with his caregivers."
C) "A product's label indicates whether it is latex-free."
D) "He must avoid all contact with latex."
C
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A. Nausea. B. Diaphoresis. C. Ritualistic behavior. D. Increased pulse. E. Reliving the experience.
The nurse is admitting a patient who tells the nurse that they do not eat very much, or very nutritionally
This makes the nurse concerned about the patient's risk for infection. The nurse bases this concern on the fact that depletion of what nutrient increases a patient's susceptibility to infection? A) Vitamin B B) Fats C) Proteins D) Vitamin C
In which situation would a nurse use public surveillance? Select all that apply
a. When estimating the magnitude of an influenza outbreak b. When determining the geographical distribution of gonorrhea cases c. When detecting an epidemic of whooping cough d. When reducing the prevalence of obesity
Which of the following represents the most appropriate nursing intervention for a client with pruritis caused by cancer or the treatments?
A. Administration of antihistamines B. Steroids C. Silk sheets D. Medicated cool baths