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A client has been diagnosed with swimmers ear. What solution will the nurse advise the client to put in their ear? - diluted alcohol solution after swimming; it decreases bacteria and dry's the external ear canal's growth A client is undergoing an MRI of the cervical vertebrae. What are contraindications to an MRI? - Cerebral aneurysm clips Cardiac pacemakers****** Autonomic internal defibrillator Metal foreign bodies in the eyes metal cochlear implants anything metal titanium is NOT a magne...

What is the correct nursing response to a mother who asks, "How can I get rid of the baby's cradle cap?" - "Rub baby oil on the infant's head and brush the hair out carefully." What would the nurse teach parents to do in order to avoid diaper rash? (Select all that apply.) - -Use disposable diapers. Avoid plastic bloomer or pants. Change diapers frequently. What should the nurse stress to the mother of a child with impetigo? - Small cuts and bites should be treated promptly. Wha...

An infant infected with cytomegalovirus may have what serious problems? - 1. Mental retardation 2. Seizures 3. Blindness 4. Deafness 5. Dental abnormalities 6. Petechiae What are the 10 danger signs in pregnancy? - 1. Sudden gush of fluid from the vagina 2. Vaginal bleeding 3. Abdominal pain 4. Persistent vomiting 5. Epigastric pain 6. Edema of face and hands 7. Severe, persistent headache 8. Blurred vision of dizziness 9. Chills with fever greater than 100.4 10. Painful urination and reduced u...

A primipara client gave birth vaginally to a healthy newborn girl 48 hours ago. The nurse palpates the client's fundus, expecting it to be at which location? A) Two fingerbreadths above the umbilicus B) At the level of the umbilicus C) Two fingerbreadths below the umbilicus D) Four fingerbreadths below the umbilicus - C During the first few days after birth, the uterus typically descends downward from the level of the umbilicus at a rate of 1 cm (1 fingerbreadth) per day so that by day 2, it is...

What are the main goals of healthy people 2020? - - Increase quality and years of healthy life - eliminate health disparities What is the difference between primary care and primary health care? - 1) Primary care: - first level of private health care - variety of community settings - Accessibility - limited because you have to have insurance, not in rural communities, have to have appointment - team members- health care workers 2) Primary health care: - Broad range of services - Prevention of ...

What are the 5 criteria for public health nursing practice to be population-based? - 1. Focus on entire populations possessing similar health concerns or characteristics 2. Be guided by an assessment of population health status 3. Consider the broad determinants of health 4. Consider all levels of prevention, specifically primary 5. Consider all levels of practice (individual/family, community, system) Client - The individual/family, community, population/subpopulation, or system that is th...

Vulnerable population groups are those that, in comparison with the population as a whole, have which of the following characteristics? - Greater likelihood of exposure to risk factors To provide effective care and advocacy for individuals, families and populations living in poverty, nurses must first: - Examine their personal beliefs, values, and experiences Which of the following best represents the concept of homelessness as crisis poverty? - B. Recently unemployed man evicted from his apar...

a nurse is considering applying for a position as a PHN. which would be a reason this position would be appealing? - its autonomy and independence Which of the following is the best brief definition of community? - A social group with common goals within a geographic area 1. Which of the following is the underlying science or area of study on which public health is based? - Epidemiology The elizapbeth poor law of 1601 is similar to which current law? - Medicaid 2. A nurse is employed at the ...

uTeaching parents about immunizations, the nurse explains the child will need which of the following immunizations at 2 months of age? Select all that apply 1.DTaP 2.IPV 3.MMR 4.Hep A 5.Hep B 6.Influenza 7.Rotavirus 8.Hib 9.PCV (pneumococcal vaccine) - 1 2 5 7 8 9 At what ages do children receive the MMR vaccine? 1. 6 months and 12 months 2. 12 months and 4 years 3. 36 months and 48 months 4. 9 months and 8 years - 2 Rationale: CDC recommends all children get two doses of MMR (measles-mumps-rub...

a nurse is planning care for a child who has severe diarrhea. which of the following actions is the nurse priority? - Assess fluid balance A nurse is caring for a toddler who's parent states that the child has a mass in his abdominal area and his urine is a pink color. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority? - Instruct the parent to avoid pressing on the abdominal area A nurse is caring for a child who has acute glomerulonephritis. Which of the following actions is the nurse...