The nurse caring for an active 6-year-old in the hospital kn…
The nurse caring for an active 6-year-old in the hospital knows that feelings of loss of control are common in this age group, and offering appropriate choices is an important strategy to help this child cope with hospitalization. Which of the following demonstrates an appropriate understanding by the nurse:
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A nurse is caring for a newborn 39 weeks and SGA, to a mom with a history of gestational diabetes. On initial assessment her RR was 48, HR 150, axillary temp 36.6 C (98.0 F), and blood glucose 30. Breastfeeding has been progressing slowly and the baby is now irritable, jittery, and lethargic with poor muscle tone and not maintaining her temp. The nurse should recognize these as signs of:
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You are supporting your postpartum patient about 3 hours post-delivery. She reports a great deal of pain in the area of her right labia that is getting worse, despite ice packs and rest. During your exam, you notice the right labia looks larger than the left and you notify the provider of a possible ____________.
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