The nurse is preparing a presentation for a local parent–teacher organization about the growth and development of school-age children. Which of the following would the nurse include?
A) Boys mature much more quickly than girls of the same age during this time.
B) From 6 to 12 years of age, children grow an average of 4 inches per year.
C) The child's body size is in direct correlation with his or her maturity level.
D) Secondary sex characteristics are often embarrassing for both sexes.
D
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A parent of a newborn asks the nurse why young children seem to become ill so often when compared with older children and adults. Which of the following does the nurse's best response address?
1. Lower numbers of natural killer cells in younger children 2. High levels of IgA in the newborn 3. Absent lymphoid tissue in the young child 4. Underdeveloped thymus glands in the infant
A 44-year-old man has come to the clinic with an asthma exacerbation. He tells the nurse that his father and brother also suffer from asthma, as does his 15-year-old son
The nurse explains that this is an allergic response based on a genetic predisposition. The specific allergen initiated by this immunological mechanism is usually mediated by: A) Immunoglobulin A B) Immunoglobulin M C) Immunoglobulin G D) Immunoglobulin E
The diagnosis phase of the nursing process addresses which areas of concern? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
1. Minimizing drug effects and toxicity 2. Promoting therapeutic drug effects 3. Maximizing the ability of the client for self-care 4. Ensuring that the client takes all prescribed medications 5. Ensuring that the client can afford all prescribed medications
A client with heart failure should be given food that is: Select all that apply.
A) Dry and chunky B) Nutrient-dense C) Easily digested D) Liquid formulas E) Low in sodium