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OSWALD

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Florence Nightingale established a nursing school at Saint Thomas Hospital in London. It was characterized by: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Allowing all applicants who applied to be enrolled
  b. Offering formal and practical educational experiences
  c. Keeping records of students' progress
  d. Focusing on sanitation and hygiene
  e. Retaining a registry of all graduates

Question 2

When conducting a class for parents about sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), the nurse instructs the class that new information suggests not placing the infant in which position?
 
  a. Right side-lying
  b. Left side-lying
  c. Prone
  d. Supine



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Answer to Question 1

B, C, D, E
The nursing school established by Florence Nightingale rigorously screened its applicants. The curriculum, which included both formal education and practical experiences, was focused on hygiene and sanitation. The school kept records of the students' progress during their school years, and also kept a registry of the graduates.

Answer to Question 2

C
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends placing the infant supine or side-lying rather than prone as a defense against SIDS.



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