The nurse is making an initial assessment of the newborn. The findings include a chest circumference of 32.5 cm, and a head circumference of 33.5 cm. Based on these findings, which action should the nurse take first?
A. Notify the physician.
B. Elevate the newborn's head.
C. Document the findings in the chart.
D. Assess for hypothermia immediately.
C
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a. 4 mL b. 40 mL c. 80 mL d. 0.8 mL
Which patient is most suitable for admission into hospice?
a. A 63-year-old man with a fractured femur b. A 45-year-old woman with terminal end-stage renal failure c. A 14-year-old patient with leukemia that is in remission d. A 78-year-old patient with dementia that wanders
An elderly patient comes into the clinic. You note on her routine clinic-visit questionnaire that she has checked frequent use of a stimulant laxative. You should pay close attention to which of this patient's laboratory values
1. Vitamin C level 2. Phosphorous level 3. Vitamin B12 level 4. Potassium level
Prenatal education is being provided by the nurse at a maternal family child clinic. What information should be relayed? (Select all that apply.)
a. Herbal medicines are considered safe. b. Limit tobacco consumption to less than two cigarettes per day. c. Encourage a folic acid supplement. d. One alcoholic beverage per day is acceptable in the last trimester. e. Encourage nonpharmacologic treatments for symptoms such as nausea.