When considering the plan of care for a 2-year-old child with a recent diagnosis of a brain tumor, the pediatric nurse recognizes that the primary standard of care is to initiate ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
chemotherapy
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In an unconscious patient, eye movements are tested by the oculocephalic response. Which statements regarding the testing of this reflex are true? (Select all that apply.)
a. Doll's eyes absent indicate a disruption in normal brainstem processing. b. Doll's eyes present indicate brainstem activity. c. Eye movement in the opposite direction as the head when turned indicates an intact reflex. d. Eye movement in the same direction as the head when turned indicates an intact reflex. e. Increased intracranial pressure (ICP) is a contraindication to the assessment of this reflex. f. Presence of cervical injuries is a contraindication to the assessment of this reflex.
What information does HIPAA mandate be given to patients upon admission to a healthcare facility?
A) what type of insurance is necessary for care B) who will be providing different types of care C) what different levels of care are provided D) how health information will be used
A nurse is caring for an elderly client. During the nursing assessment, what sign of stress should the nurse watch for in the aging client?
A) Elevated blood pressure B) Attention to minute details C) Urinary retention D) Bradycardia
An important nursing consideration when caring for a child with impetigo contagiosa is to:
a. Apply topical corticosteroids to decrease inflammation. b. Carefully remove dressings so as not to dislodge undermined skin, crusts, and debris. c. Carefully wash hands and maintain cleanliness when caring for an infected child. d. Examine child under a Wood's lamp for possible spread of lesions.