The nurse is conducting a class for a group of pregnant clients. Which topics should the nurse include when teaching this group about safety of the fetus?
A) Pedestrian accidents
B) Suffocation in the crib
C) Alcohol consumption
D) Drowning
Answer: C
Alcohol consumption is a safety hazard for the fetus, and pregnant women should be educated about the importance of not drinking alcoholic beverages while pregnant. Suffocation in the crib is a safety hazard for both newborns and infants. Drowning is seen in toddlers and preschoolers, and pedestrian accidents are seen in the older adult.
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a. 106° F to 115° F b. 98° F to 106° F c. 93° F to 98° F d. 80° F to 93° F
The nurse is advocating for local and state laws related to the prevention of motor vehicle–related deaths and injury. The nurse targets this area for intervention because she knows
A) while injuries from motor vehicle accidents are decreasing, too many people still die from automobile accidents. B) more people die in bus and truck accidents than those that use two-wheeled vehicles. C) road traffic deaths are projected to be the fifth leading cause of death worldwide by 2030 unless something is done. D) most other countries have stronger legislation than the United States.
The nurse reviewing records should determine that which client's lab values are associated with the highest risk of developing heart disease?
A. Total 200, LDL 104, HDL 30 B. Total 210, LDL 135, HDL 58 C. Total 220, LDL 162, HDL 20 D. Total 186, LDL 125, HDL 54
Which patient outcome statements are correctly formatted? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. The patient will understand the effects of the medication administered prior to discharge. 2. The nurse will administer all medications with ten minutes of their scheduled time. 3. The patient will identify two adverse effects of enoxaprarin (Lovenox) prior to self-administering the drug. 4. The patient will verbalize the storage requirements for NPH insulin prior to discharge. 5. The physician will discuss the desired effects of discharge medications with the patient the evening before discharge.