The nurse is assessing a week-old male client. Which of the following will the nurse assess as a common variation because of the client's gender?
1. Physiologically more mature
2. More motor activity
3. Responsive to tactile stimulation
4. Smaller in size
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Male infants are larger with more muscle mass. They exhibit more motor activity than females. Females are physiologically more mature, respond to tactile stimulation, and are smaller in size.
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A) Antianxiety drugs and nonnarcotic pain relievers B) Antianxiety drugs and antidepressants C) Antidepressants and antiseizure drugs D) NSAIDS and mood-stabilizing drugs
The nurse is educating the parent of a 7-year-old child during a well-child visit about the symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which symptoms will the nurse review in the teaching? Select all that apply.
A) Continual fidgeting B) Excessive daydreaming C) Unnecessary risk taking D) Trouble taking turns E) Excessive anxiety
Any patient presenting with a headache related to head trauma should have which of the following ruled out first?
A) Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome B) Intracranial hemorrhage C) Migraine D) Neck strain
Toxoplasmosis is a parasite harbored in livestock.
a. a cause of fetal brain damage. b. a cause of death in babies. c. all of the above.