You are assisting in the care of an infant that is fussy, irritable, cries a lot, and has been pulling at his ear. He feels warm. What are the implications?
What will be an ideal response?
The infant likely has an ear infection and you need to notify the nurse.
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The nurse is caring for a client that is the victim of domestic violence and is visited by the spouse in the hospital. Which action by the nurse supports the client?
A) Call the police to have the spouse arrested for assault. B) Refuse to permit the spouse to visit with the client. C) Call security to have the spouse removed. D) Ask the client if there is anything that is needed at this time.
A patient is taking an alpha blocker as treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia. The nurse will monitor for which potential drug effect?
a. Orthostatic hypotension b. Increased blood pressure c. Decreased urine flow d. Discolored urine
When caring for infants with atopic dermatitis, the nurse anticipates that these children have a tendency to develop which disorder as they get older?
A) Hemophilia B) Asthma C) Rheumatoid arthritis D) Otitis media
Sarah Thompson is a client with a home health agency who has recently been diagnosed with diabetes. Sarah is eligible for Medicare Part A but believed she could not afford the premiums for Part B
In planning Sarah's posthospitalization care, the home health nurse should help Sarah understand that her: 1. Hospital bill and physician bill would be covered completely by Medicare. 2. Hospital bill would be covered (except for a copayment), but her physician bill would not be covered by Medicare. 3. Hospital bill and physician bill would not be covered by Medicare. 4. Physician bill would be covered (except for a copayment), but her hospital bill would not be covered by Medicare.