Closure of the anterior skull fontanel should occur by ______________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
24 months of age
The anterior fontanel can remain palpable until 24 months, at which time it closes.
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A) Issuing and transferring nursing licenses within the state B) Providing consultation on ethically challenging clinical situations C) Promoting the visibility of the nursing profession within the state D) Allocating financial resources within clinics and hospitals in the state
A 54-year-old male has just been diagnosed with nonsmall cell lung cancer. The patient asks the nurse why the doctor is not offering surgery as a treatment for his cancer. What is the nurse's best response?
A) "The cells in small cell cancer of the lung are so small that it is hard to get them all out of the lung with surgery." B) "Small cell lung cancer does not respond well to surgical treatment." C) "You will have to ask the physician that question." D) "Small cell cancer of the lung grows rapidly and metastasizes early and extensively."
A clinic nurse encounters many patients who request acupuncture, nutritional therapies, moxibustion, cupping, and coining. The nurse understands that these patients are seeking to restore
a. chi. b. meridians. c. equilibrium. d. divine relationships.
The risk manager of a healthcare organization is concerned about the amount of violence against healthcare workers that is occurring nationwide and would like to offer education sessions to staff
Which groups of staff are most at risk for experiencing violence and therefore should receive this education earlier rather than later in the schedule? Select all that apply. 1. Long-term care staff 2. Neurological Intensive Care staff 3. Cardiac telemetry unit staff 4. Emergency Department staff 5. Mental health unit staff