When reviewing the medical record of a newborn, the nurse notes that the newborn's mother has a history of cigarette smoking. The nurse understands that excessive maternal cigarette smoking is correlated with increased incidence of
A) hypotonic uterus C) respiratory insufficiency
B) fetal nicotine addiction D) preterm births
D
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What action does the nurse implement to protect newborns from infection while in the nursery?
a. Keep the newborn dressed warmly. b. Adjust room temperature between 23.8 ° C (75 ° F) and 26.6 ° C (80 ° F). c. Wash hands before touching each infant. d. Wear a disposable gown when giving infant care.
Which statement best illustrates the concept of "genetic determinism"?
1. "I am determined not to let my family history of multiple sclerosis frighten me away from my personal goals." 2. "I can eat what I want since there is no diabetes in my family." 3. "Since my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 50, I will do my self-breast exams every month." 4. "I think my grandfather's death from lung cancer when I was a teenager has kept me from ever smoking cigarettes."
A patient who has had a right leg amputation below the knee describes a feeling that his toes are getting closer to his knee. The nurse explains to the patient that this sensation is known as:
A) stump pain. B) phantom sensations. C) phantom limb pain. D) telescoping.
When a newly admitted patient informs the nurse that he averages 6 hours of sleep per night, the nurse determines that this patient is most likely
A) In need of sleeping pills B) Sleep deprived C) Getting efficient sleep D) In need of a sleep clinic visit