Difficult or labored breathing is called ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
dyspnea
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Children under age 6 years are at greater risk for infection due to underdeveloped:
1. Leukocytes. 2. Acquired immunity. 3. Natural immunity. 4. Antigens.
The pediatric nurse knows that which child is most likely to bite another?
A. Adolescent, due to increased anger B. No specific group is at higher risk. C. School-aged child, due to frustration D. Toddler, due to lack of verbal ability
The nurse conducts teaching for a client recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. At the conclusion of the session, which client statement shows that teaching has been effective?
A) "I will take medication for a week for this acute illness." B) "I will have to take insulin for this disease for my entire life." C) "This chronic disease will become worse and lead to death." D) "I will have to make dietary changes to manage this chronic disease."
A child requires administration of intravenous (IV) medication. Which of these actions must the nurse take while the child is receiving this treatment?
a. Check the fluid and medication with another nurse before hanging it. b. Administer a "push" dose before the rest of the solution is hung. c. Assess the administration site hourly. d. Be sure the solution has infused before the designated administration time.