An infant has had an omphalocele reduced. During the postoperative period, the infant is at risk for which of the following complications:
a. Infection
b. Hypothermia
c. Dehydration
d. All of the above
A
All of the above complications are possible. In addition, the baby is also at risk for shock and reduced circulation of the lower extremities.
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The nurse reads a research article concluding that patients newly diagnosed with diabetes should receive a referral to a nutritionist to avoid complications
What is the nurse's priority action related to evidence-based practice after reading this article? 1. The nurse should share the article with the nurse manager and suggest changing the procedure to give referrals to all newly diagnosed diabetic patients. 2. Form a committee to talk with the physicians suggesting the need for a referral to a nutritionist for all diabetic patients on the unit. 3. Talk to the dietician and suggest he or she talk to diabetic patients who are admitted to the unit from now on. 4. Conduct a literature search to see if more articles can be found recommending the involvement of a nutritionist in care of the diabetic patient.
The nurse clarifies that the best definition of a fall is a circumstance in which the patient:
1. falls to the ground, which causes injury. 2. loses consciousness, resulting in injury. 3. loses balance, resulting from a lack of equilibrium. 4. injures self, resulting from a side effect of a medication.
A registered nurse (RN) who wishes to become a clinical nurse specialist (CNS), nurse practitioner (NP), certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), or certified nurse midwife (CNM) must complete a
1. Doctor of nursing practice (DNP) degree. 2. Practical nurse (PN) to associate degree nurse (ADN) program. 3. Master of science in nursing (MSN) degree. 4. Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree.
You are the nurse calculating the minimum acceptable urine output per hour for an infant who weighs 5 kilograms (kg). Which of the following amounts in cubic centimeters (cc) would you find to be acceptable?
a. 4-9 c. 16-22 b. 10-15 d. 25-30