A child in kidney failure has had a kidney transplantation. You would prepare the child for which of the following to occur postoperatively?
A) Full-body irradiation that will leave him nauseated
B) A transient rash from T-cell suppression
C) Infection-control precautions that may cause him to be lonely
D) Burning on urination from high uric acid content
C
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The perinatal nurse teaches new parents about the stages of infant behavior. What information does the nurse provide? (Select all that apply.)
A. Excessive motor activity occurs in the wide-awake state. B. Irregular respirations are common in REM sleep. C. Jerking movements may accompany crying. D. Stimulation decreases activity in the active alert state. E. When stimuli are removed, the baby falls asleep.
The client with type 1 diabetes has a blood glucose level of 160 mg/dL on arrival at the operating room. What is the nurse's best action?
A. Document the finding as the only action. B. Administer regular insulin. C. Cancel the surgery. D. Notify the physician.
The nurse caring for a woman hospitalized for hyperemesis gravidarum expects that initial treatment will involve:
1. corticosteroids to reduce inflammation. 2. IV therapy to correct fluid and electrolyte imbalances. 3. an antiemetic such as pyridoxine to control nausea and vomiting. 4. enteral nutrition to correct nutritional deficits.
The nurse is preparing to assess the fetal heart rate during the 32nd week of gestation. Which action is appropriate?
1) Using the bell of the stethoscope 2) Using the diaphragm of the stethoscope 3) Using palpation to feel the fetal heart rate 4) Using a fetoscope