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The nurse notes that a child is exhibiting signs of cerebral palsy . At which age are these signs usually first noticeable ?

12 months

A nurse in the pediatric clinic would be most observant for signs of cerebral palsy in a 6 - month - old infant in which instance ?

Born at 32 weeks ' gestation

Which problems would the nurse plan to address when dealing with ethical issues specifically related to end - of - life care ? Select all that apply . One , some , or all responses

Clients may be unable to communicate effectively . All interventions for helping the clients seem futile . Predictions regarding health outcomes are not always accurate .

The client asks the nurse the advantage of having an immediate prosthesis after a below the - knee amputation . Which advantage would the nurse explain ?

Encourages a normal walking pattern

Which health care system focuses on palliative care ?

Hospice

A newly hired nurse is delegated the task of developing a care plan for a diabetic client who just returned from surgery after undergoing amputation of the leg . Which task in the care plan is inappropriate according to guidelines

Instructing the licensed practical nurse ( LPN ) to monitor vital signs

The nurse is assisting with the end - of - life care of a client . Which activity is performed when the nurse views family as context ?

Meet the client's comfort , hygiene , and nutritional needs .

Which parental statement would the nurse recognize as signs I an infant may need to be evaluated for cerebral palsy

My baby was able to turn from front to back by 2 months of age All of my other children were sitting alone by this age This baby doesn't seem to be anywhere near sitting alone . "

Which action by a client who requires an above - the - knee amputation for peripheral arterial disease best indicates emotional readiness for the surgery ?

Participates in learning perioperative care

Which parent education would the nurse provide the parent caring for their infant with cerebral palsy ?

Preserve muscle tone to prevent joint contractures .

Which interventions would the nurse perform while caring for an actively dying client ?

Provide client and family reassurance . Offer symptom management to the client . O

The nurse manager appointed a registered nurse ( RN ) to provide hospice care for a client and explained the tasks to be performed . Which tasks has the nurse manager delegated to the RN

Providing total client care Teaching the client and family members Teaching the client about personal hygiene

The nurse reviews the medical record of a client who is eligible to receive hospice care . Which are the criteria for a client to receive this type of care

When the expected death of the client is within 6 months When the client seeks no aggressive disease management When the client has been issued a " do not resuscitate " order

After an above - the - knee amputation of the right leg , a client reports pain in the right foot . Which reason would the nurse explain to the client for the phantom limb pain ?

Nerve endings in the limb are still intact and react to stimuli .