You are assessing children in an ambulatory clinic. Which child would be most likely to have iron-deficiency anemia?
A) A 3-month-old boy who is totally breastfed
B) A 15-year-old girl who has heavy menstrual periods
C) An 8-year-old girl who carries her lunch to school
D) A 7-month-old boy who has started table food
B
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A health care organization has just achieved Magnet status
During the award ceremony the organization's chief executive officer should give primary praise for this achievement to which employees? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Medical staff 2. Nurse executive 3. Staff nurses 4. Managers in support services such as laboratory and radiology 5. Administrative professionals overseeing services such as accounting, billing, and medical records
Which of these approaches can be used successfully to treat sleep apnea?
a. drinking warm milk before bedtime b. using nasal continuous positive airway pressure c. reducing use of caffeine and nicotine d. elevating the head on two pillows
The nurse expects the initial plan of care for a 9-month-old child with an acute otitis media infection to include
a. symptomatic treatment and observation for 48 to 72 hours after diagnosis b. an oral antibiotic, such as amoxicillin, five times a day for 7 days c. pneumococcal conjugate vaccine d. myringotomy with tympanoplasty tubes
The nurse is caring for several patients under contact precautions. Which option is possible for the nurse to use if two of her patients have "like" infections?
a. Double gloving b. Single gloving c. Cohorting d. Hand sanitizer only