Which intervention would a nurse implement to best prevent heat loss in a 1-day-old newborn?
A) Keep the newborn under the radiant heater when not with mom
B) Cover the newborn with several blankets while under the warmer
C) Warm all surfaces and objects that come in contact with the newborn
D) Bathe and wash the newborn when temperature is 36.4°C (97.5°F)
Ans: C
You might also like to view...
Flexion of the fetal head, a fetal mechanism of labor, assists it to move through the maternal pelvis by:
a. allowing the narrowest part of the skull to enter the pelvic outlet b. causing lightening c. facilitating engagement d. shortening the entire birth process
As the home health nurse reviews medications taken by the client with polycystic kidney disease, which medication should be addressed first?
A) Lovastin (Mevacor) B) Methylprednisolone (Depo-Medrol) C) Furosemide (Lasix) D) Ibuprofen (Motrin)
A nurse is teaching home care instructions to parents of a child with sickle cell disease. Which instructions should the nurse include? Select all that apply
a. Limit fluid intake. b. Administer aspirin for fever. c. Administer penicillin as ordered. d. Avoid cold and extreme heat. e. Provide for adequate rest periods.
A resident of a long-term care facility who has Alzheimer's disease becomes agitated when a group of children comes to sing and dance at the facility and tries to take one of the children to her room. Which piece of information should the nurse use when approaching the client about this behavior?
A. This resident is a dangerous individual. B. Individuals with Alzheimer's disease are likely to be child molesters. C. This resident probably had an unfortunate experience while singing and dancing in his own youth. D. Individuals with Alzheimer's disease have difficulty tolerating excessive stimulation and changes in routine.