You are assisting with the care of a newborn infant. Your 12-hour shift is almost over and the infant has not had a bowel movement. What is the correct course of action?
What will be an ideal response?
Notify the nurse immediately. Newborns generally have frequent bowel movements, often one after every feeding.
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The nurse is teaching a patient with a hearing disorder. Which of the following hearing losses would the nurse include are helped with a hearing aid?
a. Central b. Conductive c. Congenital d. Sensorineural
A client is hypokalemic and the physician leaves an order for the nurse to infuse a bolus of 30 mEq of potassium in 100 ml of NS over 30 minutes. The most appropriate action by the nurse is to
a. administer the potassium as ordered. b. clarify the order with the physician. c. order an infusion pump to give the potassium. d. request the pharmacy send 250 ml of saline instead.
The nurse determines that a patient is showing a decline in explicit memory. Which char-acterizes such a deficiency?
a. Inability to remember how to operate a common kitchen appliance b. Difficulty remembering the name of a place visited 20 years ago c. Being unsuccessful at retaining new information d. Forgetting the ingredients of a favorite recipe
MC Which of the following is an appropriate nursing action for preventing mechanical injuries?
A. Listen to client's complaints. B. Always keep bed in low position. C. Make sure floors are free of debris. D. Use restraints.