Author Question: Which of the following nursing actions is essential when caring for a neonate? a. conducting ... (Read 19 times)

xclash · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which of the following nursing actions is essential when caring for a neonate?

a. conducting psychosocial assessments
b. monitoring nutritional status
c. providing a sterile environment to protect from infection
d. providing grandparents with support

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to administer a subcutaneous injection and is aware that the maximum amount of medication that can be administered via this route is?

a. 0.5 mL c. 1.5 mL
b. 1 mL d. 2 mL

Joy Chen · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
When caring for a neonate, essential nursing actions include: monitoring nutritional status, provide a warm environment, assess physiologic status, provide a clean environment, conduct screening tests, and promote early parent-neonate interaction.

Answer to Question 2

C
For a subcutaneous injection given to an adult, the dose amount should not exceed 1.5 mL, and a 0.5 to 3 mL syringe is used with a 23- to 25-gauge needle, and the dose is administered at a 45-degree angle.