Before the nurse begins to dry the newborn off after birth, which of the following assessment finings should the nurse document to ensure an accurate gestational rating on the Ballard gestational assessment tool?

A. Amount and area of vernix coverage
B. Creases on the sole
C. Size of the areola
D. Body surface temperature


A

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After teaching a group of students about how to perform peritoneal dialysis, which statement would indicate to the instructor that the students need additional teaching?

A) "It is important to use strict aseptic technique." B) "It is appropriate to warm the dialysate in a microwave." C) "The infusion clamp should be open during infusion." D) "The effluent should be allowed to drain by gravity."

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Which of the following is an accurate statement of YouTube's usefulness in the classroom setting?

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a. "Keep the child indoors to prevent any contact with the sex offender." b. "Discuss your concerns with the sex offender." c. "Teach your child to stay away from strangers and never let another person touch her private parts." d. "Teach your child to walk on the opposite side of the street and away from the house of the known sex offender."

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