The nurse includes which statement for "A - Assessment" in the SBAR technique for communication?

1. "I think the problem is…"
2. "The patient's vital signs are…"
3. "The patient's treatments are…"
4. "I would like you to…"


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Rationale 1: This is an appropriate statement for assessment using the SBAR technique for communication.
Rationale 2: This is not an appropriate statement for assessment using the SBAR technique for communication.
Rationale 3: This is not an appropriate statement for assessment using the SBAR technique for communication.
Rationale 4: This is not an appropriate statement for assessment using the SBAR technique for communication.

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The nurse is conducting an educational session for parents with newborns. Which of the following information should the nurse would follow up on?

1. "We should have had our newborn tested before birth for high bilirubin." 2. "We should have our child evaluated if there is difficulty in breathing." 3. "We should have our child tested if there is a delay in physical development." 4. "We should have our newborn tested after birth if the baby's stools are excessive, fatty, and frothy."

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The student nurse is preparing to assess the client while the more experienced nurse assists. Prior to the physical assessment, the client indicates that he has been experiencing severe left lower quadrant pain

Which of the following statements by the student nurse indicates that the student nurse requires further education prior to performing this part of the assessment? 1. "I'm going to start by percussing and palpating the client's left lower quadrant first.". 2. "I will start the abdominal assessment by inspecting the client's abdomen.". 3. "I'm going to auscultate the abdomen prior to percussing the abdomen.". 4. "I need to ask the client about the characteristics of his pain.".

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The nurse is assessing a 2-week-old infant who developed hydrocephalus. What should the nurse expect to assess in this patient?

A) Excessive thirst B) A soft, fretful cry C) Hypothermia in the late afternoon D) White sclera showing above the pupils

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In consideration of the historic evolution of maternity care, which treatment options were used? (Select all that apply.)

a. During the nineteenth century, women of privilege were delivered by midwives in a hospital setting. b. Granny midwives received their training through a period of apprenticeship. c. The recognition of improved obstetric outcomes was related to increased usage of hygienic practices. d. A shift to hospital-based births occurred as a result of medical equipment designed to facilitate birth. e. The use of chloroform by midwives led to decreased pain during birth.

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