The nurse is teaching a group of caregivers with small children about complications from the common cold. Which statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
A) "When my 6-month-old gets a cold, I know her temperature will be high."
B) "At least with a cold they only have diarrhea for a few days."
C) "Next time he has a cold, I will watch closely to see if my 1-year-old pulls at his ears."
D) "Last week my son came home from school with a cold and I gave him Tylenol for the pain."
Ans: C
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a. Temperature, pulse, respirations b. Temperature, pulse, respirations, oxygen saturation c. Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, oxygen saturation d. Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, pain
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A) An AHRQ evidence report B) The Iowa model C) The AGREE instrument D) A critically appraised topic (CAT)
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A substance-dependent pregnant woman is admitted with the diagnosis of possible placental abruption. Which substance would most likely cause this effect during pregnancy?
a. Alcohol c. Marijuana b. Cocaine d. Phencyclidine (PCP)