The nurse cautions a group of parents that the leading cause of childhood mortality is:
a. Chronic disease
b. Homicide
c. Suicide
d. Accidents
D
Childhood mortality has declined, but the leading cause of death in children is from unintentional injuries, usually motor vehicle accidents.
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1. Any painful lump should be reported immediately. 2. Tenderness of the scrotal sac contents should be reported. 3. Most men have one testicle that is significantly larger than the other. 4. It is best to do the examination upon arising on the designated day.
Clients with which of the following factors are more likely to experience acute confusion or delirium? (Select all that apply.)
A. Alcoholism B. Chronic pain C. Acute infection D. Major loss E. Multi-infarct cerebrovascular disease F. Change in drug regimen
A goniometer is a useful assessment tool for measuring:
A) Extremity length. B) Muscle strength. C) Muscle tension. D) Range of motion (ROM).
A nursing center is going to be placed in a rural community. Which of the following would have the most power and influence on model development and team composition?
a. The rural community b. The mayor c. The nursing executive d. The center's staff