The school nurse has been asked to conduct a community awareness program about accidents that impact the school-age child. Which of the following facts should be included in the program?
a. Poisonings and falls are the leading causes of death.
b. Drowning and motor vehicle accidents are the leading causes of fatality
c. The majority of accidents happen in the hom
d. Burn accidents are more common in the summer months.
Answer: b. Drowning and motor vehicle accidents are the leading causes of fatality
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The statement relating to conceptions of self that will help a nurse accurately assess culturally
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A) Gross mental retardation B) Long arms C) Profuse body hair D) Gynecomastia E) Enlarged testicles
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a. Document the observation in the chart. b. Measure urine specific gravity and vo-lume. c. Assess the pulse and blood pressure. d. Assess the client's deep tendon reflexes.