The nurse is aware that as a safety precaution against overhydration, the tubing drip factor set appropriate for a 6-month-old infant is _____ gtt/mL.
a. 60
b. 20
c. 15
d. 10
a. 60
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A. Ask the client if she has less pubic hair now than 5 years ago. B. Ask the client the date of her last menstrual period. C. Examine the client's scalp hair for texture and thickness. D. Document the finding as the only action.
The nurse, with agreement from the family, arranges for families to see social workers on the same day that they bring their children for follow-up care in a pediatric cardiology clinic. Which of the following roles is being performed?
a. Caregiver b. Coordinator c. Collaborator d. Case finder
A nurse is counseling a young man with a new diagnosis of tuberculosis. Which of the following statements about what to expect during his treatment is incorrect?
A. He will be taking several antibiotics for several weeks. B. He will need to stay in the hospital and in isolation until he has 2 to 3 negative sputum tests. C. He will need to be observed taking his medication each day. D. He will need to be on activity restrictions until he is feeling completely recovered.
A 27-year-old patient is hospitalized with new onset of Guillain-Barré syndrome. The most essential assessment for the nurse to carry out is
a. determining level of consciousness. b. checking strength of the extremities. c. observing respiratory rate and effort. d. monitoring the cardiac rate and rhythm.