A new mother reports that her newborn often spits up after feeding. Assessment reveals regurgitation. The nurse responds integrating understanding that this most likely is due to which of the following?
A) Placing the newborn prone after feeding
B) Limited ability of digestive enzymes
C) Underdeveloped pyloric sphincter
D) Relaxed cardiac sphincter
D
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A newly hired registered nurse is orienting to the ICU unit. At the end of the orientation the preceptor reviews the new nurse?s performance
The preceptor informs the nurse and the ICU manager of the necessity for further development of certain required skills. Which of the following would be appropriate? 1. Schedule the ICU nurse with a seasoned nurse. 2. Extend the nurse?s orientation. 3. Send the nurse to another facility for additional training. 4. Assess the nurse?s skills in 6 months.
A nurse is caring for a client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) whose CD4+ cell count is 100 . The nurse should be aware that the most effective way to prevent Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in this client is to
a. administer prescribed oral trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. b. encourage a high fluid intake. c. place the client in protective isolation. d. restrict the client's visitors.
When teaching injury prevention during the school-age years, what should the nurse include?
a. Teach children about the need to fear strangers. b. Teach basic rules of water safety. c. Avoid letting children cook in microwave ovens. d. Caution children against engaging in competitive sports.
A nurse is explaining to a new colleague the similarities and differences between gerontology and geriatrics. Which of the following situations would most likely be addressed by a geriatrician rather than a gerontologist?
A) Teaching older adults techniques to identify and deal with age-related changes B) Organizing and leading exercise classes to facilitate mobility C) Identifying and treating a client's vascular dementia D) Rearranging an older adult's apartment to minimize the risk of falls