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Fontanel closing on newborns - anterior 12-18 months posterior 1-2 months
Best time to perform bladder scan - immediately after void
Cholecystitis Diet - no cheese! low fat, no fatty/greasy food, low cholesterol, Increase
fruit and veggies, Whole grain (Melon)
Moro reflex - startled; hit surface next to the newborn
Position for suppository or enema administration - -Sim's/left lateral/Rt. knee to chest
Varicella contraindication - corticosteroids
Dtap contraindication - Hx of inconsolable crying
Newborn car seat safety - Snug harness across axillary. Not across abdomen or neck.
Ileostomy what pt expect on appearance - -Initial drainage: dark green, odorless.
-Some initial bleeding normal
-Pink or red stoma color normal
-Initial swelling; decreases 2-3 weeks later
delirium - simple orientation and low stimuli
Hep b contraindication - Baker's yeast
MMR contraindications - pregnancy, recent blood transfusion
Anorexia nervosa - increase in sodium, potassium, chloride, BUN, liver function,
cholesterol
Bulimia therapeutic nursing care - offer small and frequent meals
, 89% postoperative - change to another finger
Non rebreather mask - Ensure two "flaps" open during exhalation/close during
inhalation.
Venture mask - ensure reservoir bag 2/3 full during inspiration and expiration
Thoracentesis position - sitting position, arms raised and resting overbed table
Chlorpromazine (psychoses) - adverse effect (SPASMS/TREMORS) treat benzo
(COGENTIN) BENADRYL
Variable deceleration - cord compression
Early decelerations - *safe* Begin prior to peak of the contraction and end by the end
of it. they are caused by head compression. no need for intervention if variability is
within normal range (6-10) and the FHR is within normal range.
Cystic fibrosis - DNA mutant gene, sprinkle capsule on food
Levothyroxine - thyroid, caution with cardiac pts (TACHY ANXIETY) take in morning
Levothyroxine toxicity - anxiety, chest pain, tachy, hypertension
Bucks traction - immobilization, reposition q 2hrs, provide pin care, neuro checks
Amputation - apply prosthetic before ambulating
Ferrous sulfate - treats iron deficiency, REPORT nausea, constipation, heartburn, take
on an empty stomach through a straw and rinse, increase H/H
Orientation phase - Introduce, Discuss confidentiality, Set goals
Working phase - to problem-solve
Terminal phase - Evaluation (evaluate goals, experience, feelings)
Chadwick's sign - Bluish-purple coloration of the vaginal mucosa and cervix
Hysterectomy states (I CAN POSSIBLY PLAN A PREGNANCY) - outcome
Vaginal flush complications - Preterm Labor: Ruptured membranes, signs of infection
Sucralfate for PUD - coats stomach to prevent formation of ulcer and aids with healing
existing ulcers