A preterm infant is at risk for dehydration from the following causes:
a. Immature kidneys
b. Variations in room temperature
c. Cessation of intake
d. All of the above
D
All of the above are causes of dehydration in a preterm infant.
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A) Constant hunger B) Lower abdominal cramping C) Watery diarrhea D) Gastric reflux
Two brothers, ages 5 and 7, are brought to the emergency
department with injuries they got from falling off a bicycle they were sharing. Neither is badly hurt, but the 5-year-old has a cut under his chin that will need stitches. He's frightened because it's bleeding. What should the nurse do to distract or calm the child until his chin can be sutured? A) Seat him where he can watch TV B) Tell him that big boys like him must be brave C) Reassure him that he won't run out of blood D) Allow him to keep his brother company while the brother is being treated
A type 2 diabetic patient who takes an oral hypoglycemic agent telephones at 8 AM to say, "I don't feel very well since I started taking the sulfonamide for my urinary tract infection." The nurse should:
1. report this information to the provider on return to the office later in the day. 2. tell the patient, "This is normal when starting this drug. It will stop in a few days." 3. tell the patient, "Check your blood sugar to see if you are hypoglycemic." 4. tell the patient to increase the oral hypoglycemic dose for 2 to 3 days.
Cushing's syndrome is characterized by
A. low blood sugar. B. irritability and nervousness. C. hyperglycemia and edema. D. rapid pulse and weight loss.