A nurse caring for a newborn should be aware that the sensory system least mature at the time of birth is what?

A. vision.
B. hearing.
C. smell.
D. taste.


Answer: A. vision.

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Which diagnostic test result should the nurse expect for a patient with polymyositis?

a. Muscle biopsy positive for muscle dege-neration b. Positive antinuclear antibody (ANA) blood test result c. Positive 24-hour urine test result for urate crystals d. Urate crystals in the synovial fluid

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Which information should the nurse give to parents who are concerned about the newborn's hydrocele?

A) "Your baby will need surgery to correct this before his first birthday." B) "Typically, no treatment is needed as the fluid goes away on its own within the first year of life." C) "Keep the testicles elevated when the baby is lying down." D) "Scrotal massage can help to hasten the fluid resorption."

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You find yourself in a situation in which you are uncertain about following a provider's order for a medication

You feel uncomfortable giving the medication based on your assessment or lack of information about the client's health history or status. When applying the value analysis model, which question would you use to come to a decision? a. What are the true reported facts about this client? b. What is the value question that I identify? c. Would this principle fit if this client was one of my parents? d. Would I be legally liable if anything goes wrong?

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