A mother is concerned because her newborn has lost 8 oz three days after birth. What response by the nurse is appropriate?
A) "Your baby needs to be checked for a viral illness."
B) "This is a normal and expected finding."
C) "Your baby is probably just dehydrated."
D) "You need to give your baby formula since she has lost weight during breast-feeding."
Ans: B
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A) To decrease cerebral edema B) To prevent seizure activity that is common following a TIA C) To remove atherosclerotic plaques blocking cerebral flow D) To determine the cause of the TIA
Find the total time to infuse: ________.Ordered: 1,500 mL D5W @ 10 gtt/min using 10 gtt/mL tubing
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A client in an acute care center lacerates her wrists. She has a history of conflicts and acting out. The client tells the nurse, "I did a good job, didn't I?" Which response would be best?
A. "You sure did. You're going to have a scar now." B. "How many times have you done this before?" C. "What were you feeling before you hurt yourself?" D. "It seems to me you are trying to get attention in a negative way."
A student nurse asks the charge nurse the definition of a prodrug. What is the best response by the charge nurse?
1. A prodrug is a brand name drug. 2. A prodrug is not absorbed by the body. 3. A prodrug is the first drug developed in a drug class. 4. A prodrug requires metabolism to make it active.