To prevent constipation in pregnancy, the nurse would recommend that the pregnant woman consume how many grams of dietary fiber daily with adequate water
1. 10
2. 20
3. 30
4. 40
3
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During the newborn examination, the nurse assesses the infant for signs of developmental dysplasia of the hip. Which finding would strongly suggest this disorder?
1. Asymmetric thigh and gluteal folds 2. Positive Babinski's reflex 3. A negative Moro reflex 4. Flat soles with prominent fat pads
Choose the action by the nurse that takes highest priority in the treatment of a child with sickle cell anemia
a. Maintain hydration at two times the nor-mal intake. b. Assist child in range of motion exercises to increase joint mobility. c. Medicate frequently with analgesics to reduce pain. d. Initiate and maintain reverse isolation.
Providing therapeutic nursing care to a patient with chronic pain encompasses which of the following? Select all that apply
1. Weaning the patient off pain medications 2. Suggesting a variety of alternative therapies 3. Accepting the patient as an expert 4. Not medicating the patient with narcotics 5. Verbalizing acknowledgment of the patient's pain
After a bronchoscopic examination, the patient must remain NPO until the return of the gag reflex. How can the nurse determine when the gag reflex has returned?
a. Give the patient a sip of water. b. Ask the patient to swallow. c. Touch the roof of the mouth with a gloved finger. d. Touch the back of the throat with a cotton swab.