Esther is the mother of a 3-month-old infant who is being seen for a well-child check at the pediatric clinic. The nurse is spending some time with her with anticipatory guidance about the infant's growth and development
One of the topics that the nurse has chosen to address in this session is the risk for airway obstruction. What is the main reason that the nurse has chosen this topic? A. Infants can have severe allergic reactions to food as it is introduced.
B. Infants are prone to lower airway infections that can become obstructive.
C. Infants have a tendency to place foreign objects in their mouths.
D. Infants can have airway obstruction from excessive drooling associated with teething.
C
Infants and toddlers are at risk for airway obstruction because of their tendency to place a foreign object in their mouths.
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Which of the following are part of the components used to calculate the per CPT code payment rate? a. Clinician education loans b. Clinician practice liability and malpractice expense c. Clinician reported cost reduction efforts d. Clinician volume of patients treated
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a. Increased appetite b. Increased diarrhea c. Increased metabolic rate d. Altered nutrient metabolism
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a. Perioperative nursing occurs in preadmission testing. b. Perioperative nursing occurs primarily in the postanesthesia care unit. c. Perioperative nursing includes activities before, during, and after surgery. d. Perioperative nursing includes activities only during the surgical procedure.