The best definition of seclusion is
A) using force to restrain a hostile or aggressive patient.
B) restricting a patient's normal access to his or her own body.
C) separating a patient from others against his or her will.
D) taking steps to provide a patient with privacy during procedures.
C
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Vernix caseosa covers a newborn's skin in utero and has the following properties: (Select all that apply.)
1. Anti-infective 2. Anti-oxidant 3. Moisturizer 4. Wound-healing 5. Anti-diarrheal 6. Skin-toughening
The nurse is caring for a client with exposure to an unknown chemical agent. The client asks, "Why can't a lab test be done to determine which agent I was exposed to?" What is the nurse's best response?
A) "There is no way to determine exactly which test to run." B) "Obtaining results from a lab test would take longer than treatment would." C) "There are no lab tests available to identify the chemical." D) "It is more important to understand the type of injury you have."
A client with no history of heart disease is seen in the clinic for periodic episodes of tachycardia with a regular rate. When taking the nursing history, the nurse would question the client about the existence of
a. asthma. b. diabetes. c. stress. d. weight gain.
Which maternal condition should be considered a contraindication for the application of internal monitoring devices?
a. Unruptured membranes b. Cervix dilated to 4 cm c. Fetus has known heart defect d. External monitors currently being used