A nurse is volunteering in a third-world community to improve maternal and child health in the community. To get a basic idea of the health of the population, the nurse should evaluate
A. Under-five mortality rate
B. Maternal mortality rate
C. Infant mortality rate
D. Preterm birth rate
ANS: C
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The nurse is asked by the parent of a pediatric patient to explain the difference between growth and development. Which response by the nurse is best?
a. "Growth is physical while development relates to physical, emotional, and cognitive function." b. "There really is no difference between the two since they occur simultaneously." c. "Development refers to musculoskeletal and nervous system abilities and growth is a change in height and weight." d. "Both refer to an increase in abilities and functions of the child that occur sequentially over time."
A nurse is caring for an Asian American client immediately postpartum. As the client seems exhausted after delivery, the nurse offers her warm milk to drink
The client refuses, saying that her cultural belief does not permit her to have any food before 24 hours have passed. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse? A) Put in an IV and start intravenous fluid to avoid dehydration. B) Call the nurse supervisor and inform her about the client. C) Tell the client that her beliefs are misguided and she needs to have food. D) Describe the importance of the mother's nutritional status for lactation.
A nurse is caring for an asthmatic client who complains of an unpleasant aftertaste after using the inhaler. With which of the following should the nurse tell the client to gargle to avoid this aftertaste?
A) Mineral water B) Potassium permanganate C) Sterile water D) Salt water
Individuals with lactose intolerance may tolerate foods that contain small amounts of lactose if they are
a. consumed with other foods. b. well cooked rather than raw. c. consumed with foods that contain vitamin D. d. derived from goat's milk rather than cow's milk.