The nurse determines the gestational age of an infant to be 40 weeks. Which characteristics are most likely to be found? (Select all that apply.)
A. Lanugo abundant over shoulders and back
B. Plantar creases over entire sole
C. Pinna of ear springs back slowly when folded
D. Vernix well-distributed over entire body
E. Testes are pendulous and the scrotum has deep rugae.
E
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The nurse working in the pediatric department of the hospital maintains competency by annually renewing which certification specific to the pediatric client?
1. ACLS 2. BCLS 3. PALS 4. CPR
Which observations, if documented in the medical record, would indicate that the treatment plan for
a client with acute mania has been effective? a. "Converses appropriately, clothing matched, participates in activities.". b. "Irritable, suggestible, distractible, napped for 10 minutes in afternoon.". c. "Attention span short, writing copious notes, intrudes in conversations.". d. "Heavily made up, seductive toward male staff, pressured speech.".
When providing hygiene for an older-adult patient, the nurse closely assesses the skin. What is the rationale for the nurse's action?
a. Outer skin layer becomes more resilient. b. Less frequent bathing may be required. c. Skin becomes less subject to bruising. d. Sweat glands become more active.
The nurse administers a medication to a patient that stimulates the sympathetic nervous system. The nurse should assess the patient for which intended effect?
A. Increased heart rate B. Blood pressure reduction C. Bronchial constriction D. Decreased blood glucose