A client is scheduled for x-rays of the long bones. The nurse realizes this diagnostic test is useful to help diagnose a disorder of the:
1. pituitary gland.
2. pancreas.
3. thyroid gland.
4. adrenal gland.
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X-rays of the long bones is used to help diagnose disorders of the pituitary gland. This test is not used to diagnose disorders of the pancreas, thyroid, or adrenal glands.
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The lactating mother is counseled by the nurse to eat adequate amounts of meat and legumes to increase her level of:
a. potassium. b. chloride. c. magnesium. d. phosphorus.
You are a pediatric ICU nurse at a metropolitan children's hospital. What is one thing you can do to support families and other caregivers when a death has occurred?
A) Take time off from work to mourn the death B) Get together with friends and go out on the town C) Talk with your spiritual advisor D) Attend memorial services
The nursing student is confronted with a dilemma on the unit during care of a client. The clinical instructor is assisting another student and unavailable for questions. The student decides that the appropriate action to take is:
1. Wait for the instructor to become available. 2. Request assistance from a nurse preceptor. 3. Request assistance from the unit manager. 4. Continue with care of the client.
The homecare nurse is examining a newborn who is sleeping on a pillow in a basket, covered with a fluffy blanket. There is also a stuffed animal in the basket. The most important nursing action is to do which of the following?
1. Remove the stuffed animal from the basket and place it on the floor. 2. Teach the parents the risk of SIDS from soft items in the infant's bed. 3. Make certain that the blanket is firmly tucked under the baby. 4. Ask whether the color of the blanket has cultural significance.