A newborn was diagnosed as having hypothyroidism at birth. The parent asks the nurse how the disease could be discovered this early. Which is the nurse's best answer?
What will be an ideal response?
A simple blood test to diagnose hypothyroidism is required in most states
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Which is a clinical manifestation that is often assessed for a pregnant patient who is diagnosed with pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH)?
1) Diarrhea 2) Headache 3) Glucosuria 4) Positive glucose tolerance test
The nurse has assessed a client who is to undergo gynecological surgery. Upon what will the nurse base the nursing diagnosis? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. The client's attitudes toward motherhood 2. The client's body image 3. The client's attitudes about sexuality 4. The client's long-term risk reduction 5. The client's use of acupuncture
A 40-year-old female client has never experienced an intimate relationship. A nursing student tells an instructor that this client remains in Erikson's developmental stage of intimacy versus isolation. What is the instructor's most appropriate reply?
A. "Erikson's stages of development are assessed by chronological age, not task achievement. This client is in the generativity versus stagnation stage, which occurs from 30 to 65 years of age." B. "Erikson's stages of development are assessed by task achievement, not chronological age. This client is in the intimacy versus isolation stage, which occurs from 20 to 30 years of age." C. "Erikson's stages of development are assessed by task achievement, not chronological age. This client is in the generativity versus stagnation stage, which occurs from 30 to 65 years of age." D. "Erikson's stages of development are assessed by chronological age, not task achievement. This client is in the intimacy versus isolation stage, which occurs from 20 to 30 years of age."
Avoid positioning a cast against the footboard or side rail.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)