A nurse is attempting to position a newborn with a ...

[imowrer]

A nurse is attempting to position a newborn with a myelomeningocele in the lower lumbar region. The best position for the newborn would be:
 
  1. Prone.
   2. Laying the newborn on his/her side with support provided to the myelomeningocele.
   3. Supine.
   4. Any position is acceptable for a neonate with a myelomeningocele.

Question 2

Which of the following statements best describes the term tolerance?
 
  a. the ability to take a particular medication without feeling worse after taking it
  b. being able to take a medication even if it does have adverse side effects
  c. the need to use increasing doses of a medication over time to achieve the desired result
  d. putting up with taking various medications even then you do not feel they are necessary

[popopong]

Answer to Question 1

2
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1. Prone does not allow for support of the sac.
2. Laying the newborn on his/her side will provide support for the sac and decrease the chance of a rupture.
3. Supine places too much pressure on the sac and increases the risk for a rupture.
4. Laying the newborn on his/her side will provide the most support for the sac and decrease the chance of a rupture.

Answer to Question 2

C

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A Incorrect: Tolerance is not described as the ability to take a particular medication without feeling worse after taking it.
B Incorrect: Tolerance is not the ability to take a medication even if it does have adverse side effects.
C Correct: Tolerance is the physical need for an increasing doses of a medication over time to achieve the desired result. The body adapts to the presence of the medication so the desired effect is lessened.
D Incorrect: Tolerance is not described as putting up with taking various medications even then you do not feel they are necessary.