The nurse cares for children of all ages with a wide variety of illnesses and injuries. General consent or informed consent is required for care. Which of the following is the most important legal consideration?
A) Determining if the child is emancipated
B) Establishing if the parents are competent
C) Knowing the laws in the state where the care is being given
D) Contacting the parents prior to emergency care
Question 2
The nurse is assessing the respiratory system of a newborn. Which of the following anatomic differences place the infant at risk for respiratory compromise? Select all answers that apply.
A) The nasal passages are narrower.
B) The trachea and chest wall are less compliant.
C) The bronchi and bronchioles are shorter and wider.
D) The larynx is more funnel shaped.
E) The tongue is smaller.
F) There are significantly fewer alveoli.
Olmsted, Vaux & Co., General plan of Riverside, Illinois.
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