A 6-year-old girl suffers head trauma following a motor-vehicle accident. An intravenous infusion of 10% dextrose/water is begun. For which of the following findings would it be most important to monitor her during this time?
A) Urinary output and specific gravity of urine
B) Formation of edema in the abdomen or lower extremities
C) Increasing inability to speak because of tongue edema
D) Development of diarrhea and pH of stools
A
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A newly hired nurse has incurred numerous amounts of absenteeism within the past two schedules. The manager has scheduled a meeting with the nurse. What other actions should the manager take in addressing the issue?
1. Have HR (human resources) present when confronting the nurse. 2. Discuss the absenteeism with the nurse and forget about the situation. 3. Discuss the issue of absenteeism and other nurses who have similar absences. 4. Document the absences, review the attendance policy, and provide a copy for the nurse.
According to Orem people enter the acute health care setting when they are experiencing either a:
a. self-care or dependent-care agency. b. self-care or community care agency. c. self-care or dependent-care deficit. d. self-care or community care deficit.
Before discharging the patient, check with your supervisor that all the discharge teaching and documentation is complete
True False
The daughter of a man with hemophilia has a ____________________% chance of transmitting the gene to each son and daughter
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.