At birth, an infant weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces. Three days later the newborn is being discharged. The parents note that the baby now weighs 7 pounds 15 ounces
What explanation should the nurse give for the change in this newborn's weight? "His weight loss is: A. Excessive."
B. Within normal limits."
C. Less than expected."
D. Unusual."
B
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The nurse is caring for a patient with a heightened stress response following a fearful experience. When assessing this patient, what findings will the nurse attribute to this response? (Select all that apply.)
A) Elevated serum blood glucose B) Reduced inflammatory response C) Heightened immune response D) Increased blood volume E) Extreme hunger
Which of the following data would indicate that the client is in an anabolic state
A. Negative nitrogen balance B. Weight loss of 2 pounds a week C. Declining position on a growth chart D. Healing of a pressure ulcer
The nurse preparing a teaching plan ensures that the information is tailored to the client's life experiences and learning level. These are examples of which right of teaching?
a. Time b. Context c. Content d. Method
The student nurse learns that there are four valves in the heart and the valve that connects the right atrium to the right ventricle is the:
A) aortic Valve B) bicuspid valve C) tricuspid valve D) pulmonary valve