The mother of a 2-month-old infant complains to the nurse that the infant has been
crying continuously all evening. On examination the nurse understands that the newborn
is colicky.
What is the most common reason for the onset of colic in an infant?
A) Consumption of caffeine by the nursing mother
B) Consumption of cow's milk by the nursing mother
C) Consumption of alcohol by the nursing mother
D) Frequent breastfeeding by the newborn
B
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A college student usually gets As but scored a C on a difficult examination. When he received the
grade he felt nauseated and clammy and had difficulty comprehending what was written on the paper. A friend sensed his distress and touched him on the shoulder. The student jumped, looked dazed, and mumbled "They got the grade wrong," as he quickly walked away. What assessment can be made? The student is experiencing a. panic. b. mild to moderate anxiety. c. severe anxiety. d. reaction formation.
Your patient has had hypertension for 10 years, a myocardial infarction 5 years ago, and now complains of dyspnea on exertion, cough, and 3-pillow orthopnea. Which of the following conditions is likely?
A. Right ventricular failure B. Pulmonary embolism C. Cor pulmonale D. Left ventricular failure
A nurse is caring for a client who has undergone a spinal fusion. What specific postoperative instructions should the nurse give this client?
A. "You may lift items up to 10 pounds." B. "Wear your brace when you are out of bed." C. "You must remain on bedrest for 48 hours after surgery." D. "You will need to take steroids to prevent rejection of the bone graft."
Caregivers who demonstrate a sense of hopelessness are described as experiencing ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word