A patient at 24 weeks of gestation says she has a glass of wine with dinner every evening. The nurse will counsel her to eliminate all alcohol intake. What is the best rationale provided by the nurse?

Four hours after delivery of a healthy neonate of an insulin-dependent diabetic woman, the baby appears jittery, irritable, and has a high-pitched cry. Which nursing action has top priority?  

Which of the following strategies is appropriate when feeding the infant in congestive heart failure?

A couple is trying to cope with an infertility problem. They want to know what they can do to preserve their emotional equilibrium. What response by the nurse is most appropriate?

A nurse is performing an assessment on a newborn. Which vital signs indicate a normal finding for this age-group? (Select all that apply.)

A woman reports a sudden gush of fluid from her vagina and is worried about premature rupture of her membranes. What other causes of this does the nurse assess for? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is obtaining vital signs on a 1-year-old child. What is the most appropriate site for assessing the pulse rate?

The nurse who uses critical thinking understands that the steps of critical thinking include (Select all that apply.)

A pediatric client is being prepared for cardiac surgery.  Which information should the nurse include in the pre-operative teaching plan for the client and parents?  (Select all that apply)

Student is to send work via Canvas messaging to Dr. Gomez within 15 minutes of completion of exam. You do not have to upload your response. Question: A toddler weighing 18 pounds has an order for D5 ½ Normal Saline with 20 mEq KCL at 4 mL/Kg/Hr. The nurse should set the pump to deliver                                  mL/hour?                               mL/hour (tenth)