The thymus gland becomes smaller during adolescence but retains some activity throughout the life cycle
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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The nurse is caring for a postoperative patient who had a colostomy placed 2 days ago. The appliance needs to be changed for the first time. Which ostomy care actions may the nurse delegate to the nursing assistant? (Select all that apply.)
a. Gently cleaning the stoma with warm water and a washcloth. b. Assessing the stoma and incision for signs of infection or ischemia. c. Obtaining needed supplies from the clean utility room. d. Teaching the patient how to care for the ostomy after discharge. e. Determining which type of ostomy appliance to use. f. Application of skin protectant to the area surrounding the stoma.
Professional nursing behaviors and attributes include all of the following except:
a. time management skills c. caring b. self-evaluation d. self-discipline
Which of the following describes a positive Romberg sign?
a. downward drift of right arm b. inability to run heel down c. unsteady after 10 seconds with eyes closed d. inability to walk in a straight line, touching heel to toe
The nurse assesses the pattern of a family from a different culture to be collateral. This means:
a. it has a patriarchal structure. b. children are highly valued. c. individual goals taking precedence over that of the family. d. goals focus on the needs of the extended and hereditary family.