Surfactant is a lipid material that reduces surface tension
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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When assessing a newborn infant who is 5 minutes old, the nurse knows which of these statements to be true?
a. The left ventricle is larger and weighs more than the right ventricle. b. The circulation of a newborn is identical to that of an adult. c. Blood can flow into the left side of the heart through an opening in the atrial septum. d. The foramen ovale closes just minutes before birth, and the ductus arteriosus closes immediately after.
What might make maintaining confidentiality at the health clinic difficult for the nurse?
A. Neighbors care about each other and will ask the nurse questions. B. Neighbors recognize each others' cars in the clinic parking lot. C. The nurse will want to share information in a quest to seek assistance for the client. D. The nurse will have to use names in referring clients to other agencies for assistance.
The nurse is assessing a client's spirituality. Which findings indicate the client is experiencing spiritual strength? Select all that apply
A) Telling her family over the telephone that the diagnosis is bad B) Reading spiritual material C) Watching a religious service on the television D) Wringing hands and softy repeating "I am not ready to die" E) Crying while sitting in a chair, alone
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching plan of a client who has undergone colostomy?
A) Restrict traveling by air. B) Limit outdoor activities. C) Avoid tight clothing. D) Chew food well.