__________ is a long, tubular instrument used for examining the structures within the peritoneal cavity by passing it through the abdominal cavity
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Laparoscope
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A nurse has given an infant a vaccination. Which information is important to document specifically for this vaccination?
A. Date of next regularly scheduled immunization B. Drug, dose, site of administration, infant's reaction C. Parental education provided before administration D. Vaccine information sheet given before administration
A nurse on the neurologic unit is providing care for a patient who has spinal cord injury at the level of C4. When planning the patient's care, what aspect of the patient's neurologic and functional status should the nurse consider?
A) The patient will be unable to use a wheelchair. B) The patient will be unable to swallow food. C) The patient will be continent of urine, but incontinent of bowel. D) The patient will require full assistance for all aspects of elimination.
Prior to discharge you determine whether a new mother knows the aseptic method for infant formula and equipment sterilization. Which comment by the mother would indicate that further clarification is needed? (Select all that apply.)
a. "I should wash the equipment in soap and water and place it in a large pan or sterilizer." b. "I should boil the equipment for at least 15 minutes." c. "I can use cold tap water for mixing the formula." d. "When I remove the equipment, I should use tongs." e. " I should mix the formula in the sterilized pitcher." f. "Once I have prepared the formula I should pour it into the bottles, apply lids, and store it in the refrigerator."