The nurse is caring for a neonate in the NICU who was born one hour ago. The mother was diagnosed with chorioamnionitis at the time of delivery. The newborn has poor tone, a weak cry, tachypnea, grunting, and retractions. After stabilizing the newborn with intravenous fluids and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), the nurse assists with a complete diagnostic evaluation, which includes (select all that apply)
The non-Hispanic White population in the U.S. has the lowest…
The non-Hispanic White population in the U.S. has the lowest rate of what compared to other groups?
A nurse is conducting an initial assessment of a 14-year-old…
A nurse is conducting an initial assessment of a 14-year-old male client, diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder and admitted to an adolescent substance abuse unit. Assessment data reveals: parents report recurring school problems; client demonstrates hostile body language including crossed arms and abrupt movements; client’s verbal communication indicates resistance: “Okay, ask your stupid questions, but don’t expect me to cooperate!” Analyze the following therapeutic responses and select the option that best promotes engagement while addressing the client’s emotional state.
A nurse is caring for a client in the oliguric phase of acut…
A nurse is caring for a client in the oliguric phase of acute kidney injury (AKI). Which of the following findings would the nurse expect to observe in this phase?
An 10-year-old has been diagnosed with depression. When the…
An 10-year-old has been diagnosed with depression. When the psychiatric mental health nurse is interviewing the child for the first time, which question would be most appropriate to ask?
What is the national origin of the majority of Hispanic Amer…
What is the national origin of the majority of Hispanic Americans?
A nurse is caring for a client who received spinal anesthesi…
A nurse is caring for a client who received spinal anesthesia during surgery. Which of the following findings indicates a complication requiring further evaluation?
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client with…
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client with fulminant hepatitis. The results show an elevated international normalized ratio (INR) of 6.2 and decreased platelet count of 80,000/mm³. The client is lethargic with Right Upper Quadrant pain and has new-onset petechiae. Which intervention should the nurse anticipate?
The circulating nurse, working in the operating room, unders…
The circulating nurse, working in the operating room, understands that their role includes
A hospitalized client diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia sta…
A hospitalized client diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia states to the nurse, “I’m so afraid. Where am I? Where is my family?” Which is the most therapeutic response by the nurse?