A nurse in the newborn nursery is monitoring a neonate born to a mother with diabetes mellitus. For which finding does the nurse monitor the neonatemost closely?

A. Hypercalcemia
B. Hyperglycemia
C. Hypobilirubinemia
D. Respiratory distress syndrome


Answer: D. Respiratory distress syndrome

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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How can stress in a nurse's job be described?

A) It has exponentially increased over the years given the complex nature and contemporary demands for quality care. B) The stress of a nurse's job is just as responsive to a variety of interventions as is stress of any other individual experiencing stress. C) Contemporary stress is different in nature but equal in amount when compared to historical reports of stress in early nurses. D) Stress is stress; the problem with stress in nursing is that nurses are less likely to care for themselves than other individuals with stress.

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A client admitted to the healthcare facility has been provided an identification (ID) band

The nurse is expected to check that all information on the ID band is correct. Which information is available on the ID band? A) Client's full name and date of birth B) Client's actual full name and alias C) Client's address and phone number D) Client's medical condition

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