When the parents of a 1-year-old tell the nurse that their baby is now walking independently, the nurse offers the anticipatory guidance suggestion to:
a. Allow the child to explore freely
b. Provide low furniture for the child
c. Cover all electrical outlets within reach of the child
d. Place the child in a walker when parents need a break
C
Covering electrical outlets is a necessary safety precaution. Low furniture, hanging tablecloths, and drapes offer a hazard for falling and injury. A child who can walk independently needs constant supervision even if in a walker.
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Which occurs with individual evidence-based practice efforts?
A) Tend to be less formalized approach than organizational evidence-based practice. B) Must take organizational factors into account. C) Must take interpersonal factors into account. D) Triggers for an individual project include pressing clinical problems.
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a. Count apical heart rate for 1 full minute. b. Assess blood pressure for hypotension. c. Assess lower extremity motor function. d. Determine a change in pulse pressure.
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