You are assisting in the care of an infant that has not had a wet diaper for 6 hours. Is this acceptable? What should you do?
What will be an ideal response?
You should notify the nurse immediately. The infant should be having wet diapers every few hours, 6 to 20 times a day. Not making urine signals dehydration in an infant and is very serious.
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a. 5 minutes. b. 10 minutes. c. 15 minutes. d. 20 minutes.
The community has identified strategies for reaching the goals that were collectively set. This best describes the concept of community:
1. Organization. 2. Development. 3. Building. 4. Goal setting.
A proficiency examination is planned to ensure that employees have the requisite knowledge to use a new wireless system. Which statement indicates the best use of testing?
1. Testing is criterion-referenced to evaluate predetermined system competencies. 2. Computer testing is done using a multiple-choice question format. 3. Predetermined competencies are determined by comparing class averages. 4. Norm-referenced testing is used to ensure the most successful employees keep their position.
On speculum examination of the cervix, it is found to be round and smooth. These findings suggest that the client:
a. is a multipara. b. has had vaginal deliveries. c. is a nulliparous. d. is a gravida 1, para 0.