The nurse is discussing strategies for preventing sensory impairments with the parents of a newborn. Strategies to protect hearing include: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Obtain regular immunizations.
2. Seek medical attention for reduced eye contact.
3. Keep auditory stimulation to a minimum.
4. Have the child wear ear protection in noisy environments.
5. Have regular health examinations.
1,4,5
Rationale: Immunizations against diseases that can cause hearing loss are important preventive measures.
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a. "Because I am older, my prescriber wants me to take the calcium for bone health." b. "Once I have bone scan I will no longer need to take the calcium." c. "I will drink vitamin D enriched milk every day to help absorb my calcium." d. "Fish, milk, tofu, and broccoli are all good dietary sources of calcium."
Identify a primary goal of the American Nurses Association
a. Promote the professional growth and de-velopment of all nurses. b. Maintain and improve the standards of nursing education. c. Limit access to health-care services to in-dividuals in need. d. Control the independence of practice by nurses to those with bachelor of science degrees.
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A) Restraining Martin in the recliner until he falls asleep B) Requiring Martin to list the reasons why he must lock the doors repeatedly C) Giving Martin a schedule to perform this ritual D) Offering Martin another behavior to substitute for this ritual
Which of the following adverse effects is common to oxytocics and tocolytics?
A. Nausea B. Gangrene C. Arrhythmia D. Flushing