The parents of a newborn are interested in learning about skin care for the infant
The nurse shows the parents a picture of normal skin structure, and discusses information important to know about skin including:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Skin protects the body
2. Skin is the first line of defense
3. Some skin characteristics are governed by genetics
4. Wounds in the skin of infants heal slowly
5. Skin of infants is susceptible to injury
1,2,3,5
Rationale: The skin is the largest organ of the body, and helps to maintain health
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The nurse is providing education to a cardiac patient who has multiple life stressors that are impacting the patient's health
Which of the following statements by the patient indicate he has a good understanding of actions he can take to reduce his stressors? (Select all that apply.) a. "I should change my job." b. "I should plan some downtime." c. "I should meet with a financial counselor." d. "I should talk with my family about my situation." e. "I should make my family go to counseling with me."
A patient has just given birth to a baby boy with a cleft palate. The nurse will review the patient's medication history with special emphasis on drugs taken during which period?
a. Before she became pregnant b. During the first trimester c. During the second trimester d. During the third trimester
A person says, "Now that many state hospitals are closed, patients with psychiatric problems are free in our community. It is not safe for me." The nurse's reply should be based on knowledge that
a. depressed patients are nonviolent. b. state hospitals are no longer needed. c. major depression is very prevalent. d. bizarre behavior is viewed as sensational.
The daughter of a woman who has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer asks the nurse about screening for this cancer. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) "Currently there is no reliable screening test for ovarian cancer." B) "A Pap smear is almost always helpful in identifying this type of cancer." C) "There's a blood test for a marker, CA-125, that if elevated indicates cancer." D) "A genetic test for two genes, if positive, will identify the ovarian cancer."