The nurse is assessing an 8-year-old boy who is performing academically at a second-grade level. The mother reports that the boy states feeling weak and tired and has had a weight increase of 6 pounds (13.2 kg) in 3 months. Which additional data would fit with a possible diagnosis of hypothyroidism?
What will be an ideal response?
The child states that the exam room is cold.
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The nurse is teaching a health education class on male reproductive anatomy and asks the students to identify the site of sperm production. Which structure, if identified by the group, would indicate to the nurse that the teaching was successful?
A) Testes B) Seminal vesicles C) Scrotum D) Prostate gland
A patient taking valproic acid (Depakote) for the management of a seizure disorder has a trough serum drug level drawn
Which laboratory result would prompt the nurse to ask the patient about the adequacy of the medication supply and daily dosing routines? a. 52 mcg/mL b. 24 mcg/mL c. 120 mcg/mL d. 75 mcg/mL
A therapeutic diet may be prescribed as part of the treatment of more than one disease or condition. What reason should the nurse provide the client about a therapeutic diet for diabetes?
A) Regulates the amount of certain nutrients B) Decreases body weight by limiting calories and fat C) Reduces or preventing edema by controlling the level of sugar D) Helps an overburdened organ regain normal function
A recently hired community/public health nurse is learning about the responsibilities of the local health department during orientation. Which of the following responsibilities would be discussed?
a. Meeting the demands of the local citizens b. Implementing programs as directed by the state health commissioner c. Addressing needs that have been delegated by state health agencies d. Assuring that services are provided to meet the needs of vulnerable populations