The nurse is helping to weigh and measure a term baby. Which of the following results would cause the nurse to classify the baby as low birth weight? The infant weighed:
A) 1,450 grams.
B) 2,000 grams.
C) 2,550 grams.
D) 2,950 grams.
B
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You are developing a care plan for a patient with Cushing's syndrome. What nursing diagnosis would have the highest priority in this care plan?
A) Risk for injury related to weakness B) Disturbed body image related to changes in physical appearance C) Risk for loneliness related to disturbed body image D) Fatigue related to sleep disturbances
The nurse will assess the patient to determine which pain scale they should use based on their cognitive understanding. Which pain scale would typically be used by an older school-age child (10 to12 years old)?
1. Visual Analog Scale (0-10) 2. Cries Scale 3. FACES Scale 4. FLACC Scale
The first day of the patient's last menstrual period was December 1. Based on Nagele rule, what is the patient's estimated date of birth?
A) October 7 B) September 8 C) July 7 D) August 8
A nurse is explaining to a patient about an ultrasound of the gallbladder the patient is going to have the following morning. What will the nurse do in preparation for this diagnostic study?
A) Initiate NPO status after midnight. B) Administer the contrast agent orally 10 to 12 hours before the study. C) Administer the radioactive agent intravenously the evening before the study. D) Encourage the intake of 64 ounces of water 8 hours before the study.