A mother of an infant calls the pediatric nurse and asks which fluids she should provide her baby since he is suffering from diarrhea. The nurse would inform the mother not to give
A) Pedialyte
B) Formula
C) Breast milk
D) Bottled water
Ans: D
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A) Referral for speech therapy and swallowing assessment B) Use of ocular moisturizers C) Teaching about falling and syncope risks D) Referral for evaluation for a hearing aid
The nurse has admitted a client who was brought to the emergency room complaining of severe chest pain. The medical diagnosis is myocardial infarction. The client states, "This can't be true. I have always been very healthy
" This statement indicates this client is experiencing: a. secondary gains b. shock and denial c. role conflict d. loss and grief
The nurse is preparing a patient for an NG tube insertion. To decrease the patient's anxiety about insertion of a nasogastric tube, what should the nurse do?
a. Administer a narcotic. b. Administer a sedative. c. Explain the procedure. d. Assess the patient's gag reflex.
The nurse assesses that a patient has a severe fecal impaction. Which action taken by the nurse addresses this problem?
a. Administering laxatives b. Providing a high-fiber diet c. Performing a digital removal d. Administering an enema