A nurse is assessing a 36-week newborn and notes an abdomen…
A nurse is assessing a 36-week newborn and notes an abdomen that appears distended, hypoactive bowel sounds, and loops of bowel that can be seen through the abdomen. The nurse notifies the pediatrician of her findings and anticipates orders for which of the following?
Read DetailsThe nurse is observing a 38-week gestation newborn in the nu…
The nurse is observing a 38-week gestation newborn in the nursery. Data reveals periods of apnea lasting approximately 10 seconds followed by a period of rapid respirations. The infant’s color and heart rate remain unchanged. The nurse suspects that the infant
Read DetailsA patient has been treated for lung cancer for the past 3 ye…
A patient has been treated for lung cancer for the past 3 years. Over the past few months, the patient has noticed that the opioid analgesic is not helping as much as it had previously, and more medication is needed for the same pain relief. The nurse is aware that this patient is experiencing opioid:
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