What is the most appropriate nursing intervention for a newborn experiencing acrocyanosis?
1. Administer IV fluids.
2. Suction vigorously.
3. Place in the Trendelenburg position.
4. Assess temperature.
4. Assess temperature.
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What is the philosophy of health care that encourages healthcare providers to be more comprehensive in their approach to patient care, including physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychological attributes?
1. Holistic health 2. Nursing with a purpose 3. Complete health assessment 4. Contemporary alternative medicine
The bioethical principle of autonomy:
a. states that the physician knows what is best for the patient. b. does not apply to informed consent. c. refers to patient self-determination. d. states that every patient has a right to health care.
A patient complains of pain that is well-localized in his arm and "burning." The nurse identifies this as which type of pain?
a. cutaneous pain c. visceral pain b. referred pain d. neuropathic pain
The nurse is caring for a patient who has a tracheostomy. To prevent the patient from developing an airway obstruction, the nurse assesses which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Patient's nutritional status b. Environmental humidity c. Existing respiratory infection d. Patient's ability to cough