A nurse should anticipate that the nursing history and assessment of a child with mental retardation may reveal:
Select all that apply.
A) Premature birth.
B) Childhood meningococcal infection.
C) Deprivation of nurturance and other stimulation.
D) Full term birth.
E) Rheumatic fever.
A, B
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Because an infant with a myelomeningocele has lower motor neuron damage to her lower extremities, you would expect to provide which aspect of care?
A) Positioning legs carefully to relieve spasticity B) Performing passive range-of-motion exercises to relieve spasticity C) Observing legs for good body alignment because of muscle laxity D) Initiating an ankle clonus response every hour
A nurse is organizing a disaster drill for the hospital. Which factors should the nurse consider while organizing the drill? Select all that apply
A. They should be scheduled twice a year. B. The materials should be specific to the expected surge at that facility during a disaster. C. They should only involve a few key staff members. D. They should practice the organizational structure of the facility. E. In addition to the actual drill, the entire staff and volunteers should undergo a continuing education in-service.
A nurse assesses older adults in their own home. Which of the following questions are appropriate to include in this assessment of the bathroom? (Select all that apply.)
A) Can the person enter and exit the tub safely? B) Does the color of the toilet seat contrast with surrounding colors? C) Does the tub have skid-proof strips or a rubber mat in the bottom? D) Is the height of the toilet seat appropriate? E) Is there a lock for the bathroom door?