Passage from “A Modest Proposal”: “I profess, in the sinceri…
Passage from “A Modest Proposal”: “I profess, in the sincerity of my heart, that I have not the least personal interest in endeavoring to promote this necessary work, having no other motive than the public good of my country.” What is Swift’s purpose in having the narrator assert selfless intentions at the end?
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The nurse is caring for a 3-year-old child who experienced a first-time seizure at home and was brought to the ED via emergency medical services (EMS). The child’s temperature is 103.0 upon arrival. Mom reports that she has been ill recently with upper respiratory congestion and cough. After a dose of acetaminophen, the child’s temperature is 100.1. The child looks well and is tolerating Gatorade. While providing discharge teaching, what is the priority education the nurses need to review with the parents?
Read DetailsPassage from “Superman and Me”: “A smart Indian is a dangero…
Passage from “Superman and Me”: “A smart Indian is a dangerous person, widely feared and ridiculed by Indians and non-Indians alike. I fought with my classmates on a daily basis. They wanted me to stay quiet when the non-Indian teacher asked for answers, for volunteers, for help.” What does this passage show about what was expected of Native American students?
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A 14-month-old is admitted to the hospital with a 3-day history of vomiting, diarrhea, and poor PO intake. Upon assessment, he is continuing to gag and wretch, has dry mucous membranes, and is lethargic with a GCS of 14. Vitals: HR 160, BP 70/40, RR 30, temp: 37.3 (99.1f) What is the nurse’s priority intervention?
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The nurse responds to a monitor alarming for an 11-year-old patient. The monitor shows the following vitals: Heart rate 0, respiratory rate 0, oxygen saturation 100%. When the nurse runs in the room, the patient looks up and asks, “Why is it alarming?” What is the nurse’s most approrpiate first action?
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