The nurse explains that sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is defined clinically as the unexpected death of an apparently healthy child younger than __________ year of age
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
1
SIDS is the unexplained death of an apparently healthy child younger than 1 year of age for which an autopsy fails to identify the cause of death.
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Which statement made by a patient with a biventricular pacemaker indicates that more teaching is needed?
A) "My right ventricle contracts at the same time as the left ventricle." B) "This type of pacemaker mimics normal cardiac function." C) "Biventricular pacing decreases regurgitation of my mitral valve." D) "This pacemaker can deliver a shock if I develop a life-threatening heart rhythm."
An older patient with renal insufficiency has been NPO for 8 hours before a bronchoscopy. When the patient returns from the test, which patient datum is the nurse's priority assessment?
a. Hydration status b. Level of orientation c. Skin integrity status d. A reaction to contrast medium used
The Glasgow Coma Scale is used for assessing level of consciousness. It tests in which of the following areas? (Select all that apply.)
1. Eye response 2. Motor response 3. Verbal response 4. Orientation 5. Musculoskeletal response
Matthew, age 18 months, has just been admitted with croup. His parent is tearful and tells the nurse, "This is all my fault. I should have taken him to the doctor sooner so he wouldn't have to be here."
Which is appropriate in the care plan for this parent who is experiencing guilt? a. Clarify misconception about the illness. b. Explain to parent that the illness is not serious. c. Encourage parent to maintain a sense of control. d. Assess further why parent has excessive guilt feelings.