The nurse is assisting in the care of a newborn who has required mechanical ventilation for the first weeks of life. The nurse anticipates that, should continued mechanical ventilator support be necessary, the infant will require a/n:
A) lung transplant. B) referral for admission to a long-term care facility. C) tracheostomy tube. D) nasogastric tube.
C
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A patient tells the nurse, "I prefer to try to treat my physical problems with CAM remedies. After all, they are natural substances, and natural products are safe.". Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
a. "Natural substances do tend to be safer than conventional medical remedies.". b. "The word natural can be a marketing term used to imply that a product is healthy, but it's not always true.". c. "Most natural substances have more side effects than conventional remedies.". d. "Natural remedies give you the idea that you are controlling your treatment.".
During a visit to her nurse practitioner, a 68-year-old client is surprised at the nurse's recommendation of immunizations, stating, "I thought those were only for children and teenagers."
Which of the following statements provides the most accurate rationale for the nurse's recommendation? A) Persons over 65 should receive vaccinations against measles, mumps, rubella, and hepatitis. B) Older adults should receive annual influenza vaccinations and tetanus and diphtheria boosters every 10 years. C) The childhood immunization schedule be replicated in beginning at age 65 to ensure adequate antibody titers. D) Older adults should receive vaccinations if they live in close contact with others who may be or may become infected with infectious diseases.
The nurse is working in a low-income neighborhood as a home health nurse. The nurse notes that the children's playground has broken equipment, which the children continue to play on. What action might the nurse take as a public advocate?
1. Call the police to report the owner's neglect. 2. Contact the owner of the playground about safety issues. 3. Alert the parents to keep the children off the playground. 4. No action is required; this is a civil problem beyond the realm of the nurse.
The American Dietetic Association has recommended the use of specific nutritional supplements in the following population(s):
1. 400 IU per day of vitamin D in all infants and children 2. 1,000 IU per day of vitamin D for all pregnant women 3. 60 mg per day of iron for all adults over age 50 years 4. All of the above