A parent asks about his daughter's small for gestational age condition and her ruddy skin color. The best answer that the pediatric nurse can offer the parent is that additional red blood cells in the circulation or polycythemia cause her color
A) True
B) False
A
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The nurse is talking with a client who complains that the physical therapist was rough with her this morning, and that some of the treatments caused the client pain
Which of the following responses by the nurse would put the therapeutic relationship in jeopardy? 1. "The therapist was rough?" 2. "Can you tell me about the pain you experienced?" 3. "The therapist did not mean to hurt you." 4. "Are you still experiencing pain?"
The health care organization's vice president in charge of nursing services is planning to educate nurses regarding genetic and genomic literacy. Which option best describes the nurses who should be included in this education?
1. Nurses who work in labor and delivery 2. All nurses throughout the organization 3. Nurses whose primary assignment is in the postpartum unit. 4. Nurses who work on oncology treatment units.
The nurse is discussing foods that will aid in thickening the consistency of the stool with a patient who has been having severe diarrhea
When the patient has the opportunity to make a menu selection, which choice indicates an understanding of the instructions? a. Whole-grain rice b. Wheat toast c. Applesauce d. Grapes
Which data in a patient undergoing pulmonary heart catheterization confirms a diagnosis of systolic heart failure?
A) Decreased right atrial pressure B) Elevated pulmonary artery wedge pressure C) Increased cardiac index D) Decreased pulmonary artery pressure