Before giving a newborn his first sponge bath, the nurse must first do which of the following?
1. Check the baby’s temperature.
2. Decrease room lighting.
3. Weigh the baby.
4. Check capillary refill.
1. Check the baby’s temperature.
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Which assessment question from the nurse is the most appropriate to gain understanding of the cause of the client's symptoms? A) "What kind of problems are you having?" B) "Can you tell me what's been going on in your life lately?" C) "Is someone hurting you?" D) "Can you explain what your family life is like?"
A nurse is trying to evaluate understanding of dopamine agonists in a nursing student caring for a patient with Parkinson's disease
Which statement made by the student best demonstrates an understanding of the use of dopamine agonists in Parkinson's disease? a. Dopamine agonists are more effective than levodopa (Dopar). b. Dopamine agonists compete with dietary proteins in the intestines. c. Dopamine agonists are more likely to cause permanent and disabling dyskinesias. d. Non-ergot derivatives cause fewer side effects than ergot derivatives such as bromocriptine (Parlodel).
The home care nurse is caring for a patient with a severe immune deficiency disorder. What information about infection prevention is most important for the nurse to include in the teaching plan?
a. Check your temperature daily. b. Wash your hands frequently. c. Check daily for signs of infection. d. Seek medical advice at the first sign of infection.
A patient who sustained multiple injuries in a motor vehicle accident is brought to the emergency department. After the primary survey, what would be the nurse's next action?
a. Carry out a rapid head-to-toe assessment. b. Obtain a medical history from a family member. c. Explain to the patient what happened. d. Prepare patient for surgery immediately.