The nurse is caring for a child with Legg–Calvé–Perthes disease. Which clinical manifestation would likely have been seen in this child?
A) Difficulty standing and walking
B) Inflammation of the joints
C) Poor posture and malformed vertebrae
D) Pain in the groin and a limp
Ans: D
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The nurse is counseling a young couple who in 2 months are having their third baby. The nurse uses Von Bertalanffy's (1968) general system theory applied to families to analyze the family structure
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The nurse is assessing the muscle stretch reflexes on a client who has repeatedly demonstrated 3+ responses. The nurse recognizes the implication of this data to mean that:
1. While brisk, it may be normal for this client. 2. This is a below-normal response. 3. There is indication of central nervous system dysfunction. 4. This is generally considered a normal response.
Which of the following returned demonstrations by the client demonstrates that she understands correct technique for caring for an indwelling catheter?
A) The client refuses to drink adequate amounts of fluids. B) The client takes a shower each day. C) The client empties the drainage bag once a day. D) The client hangs the drainage bag on the towel rod.