A nurse is providing oral care to a patient with dentures. What action would the nurse do first?
A) Assess the mouth and gums. C) Wash the patient's face.
B) Don gloves. D) Apply lubricant.
B
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a. destroy increased amounts of serotonin. b. block muscarinic and 1 norepinephrine receptors. c. make more serotonin available at the synaptic gap. d. increase production of acetylcholine and dopamine.
While caring for a postterm infant, a nurse recognizes that the elevated hematocrit level most likely results from:
a. hypoxia in utero. b. underproduction of red blood cells. c. increased breakdown of red blood cells. d. the normal expected shift from fetal hemoglobin to normal hemoglobin.
When teaching the elderly, a nurse should do which of the following? Select all that apply
1. Be very patient. 2. Use plenty of repetition. 3. Allow limited time for teaching. 4. Ignore cues that the patient does not understand. 5. Have a caregiver or family member present.
You administer a Denver Developmental Screening Test to a preschooler. Which of the following statements is the best introduction to this test for her mother?
A) "This test will identify different developmental skills your child can perform." B) "It will be best if you do not watch your child during the test." C) "The test will be important in determining your child's future IQ level." D) "The test may be inaccurate because it is not well standardized."