A nurse is caring for a newborn born ten minutes ago to a diabetic mother. Which of the following should be included in the nurse's plan of care for this newborn?
A. Teach the parents exceptionally good skin care.
B. Obtain blood glucose levels hourly.
C. Evaluate bilirubin levels frequently.
D. Assess for hypothermia.
B
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The quality improvement or performance improvement (QI/PI) process should begin at which level of nursing?
a. Staff nurse b. Nurse manager c. Nurse administrator d. Advanced practice registered nurse
A client with urinary tract alterations has trouble concentrating the urine. The nurse should suspect that the client:
1. has a malfunctioning bladder. 2. might be experiencing low levels of antidiuretic hormone (ADH). 3. might have cancer of the bladder. 4. might have kidney stones.
Which assessment by a nurse caring for an immediate postoperative patient with an ileal conduit should be reported or receive attention immediately?
a. Lack of bowel sounds b. Distended abdomen c. Mucus present in the urine d. Small amount of blood in the drainage
A patient who has erectile dysfunction asks a nurse whether sildenafil [Viagra] would be a good medication for him to take. Which aspect of this patient's history would be of most concern?
a. Benign prostatic hypertrophy b. Mild hypertension c. Occasional use of nitroglycerin d. Taking finasteride