A 10-year-old girl is accompanied by her mother to the community health center. The nurse begins the girl's assessment by measuring her height and weight. The child is at the 50th percentile for height and 95th percentile for weight
The nurse asks the mother about the child's sleep pattern. The nurse asks this information because
A) it is part of the standard assessment information.
B) inadequate sleep is also associated with being overweight.
C) the child may be able to exercise more if she slept less.
D) she is perplexed by the child's BMI.
C
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Which statement by the nurse will decrease the patient's exposure risk to toxic substances? A) "Position a fan blowing on the toxic substances to prevent the substance from becoming stagnant in the air." B) "Wear protective attire and devices when working with the toxic substance." C) "Dilute the toxic substance by spraying it with water forcefully. D) "Store toxic substances in tightly sealed, unlabeled containers."
The nurse is teaching a class on infant care to new parents. Which statement by a parent indicates that additional teaching is needed?
1. "The white spots on my baby's nose are called milia, and are harmless." 2. "The whitish cheeselike substance in the creases is vernix, and will be absorbed." 3. "The red spots with a white center on my baby are abnormal acne." 4. "Jaundice is a yellowish discoloration of skin that if noticed on the 1st day of life should be reported to the physician."
The nurse is anticipating the arrival of a couple in the labor unit. It has been determined that the 37-week fetus has died in utero from unknown causes. What should the nurse include in the plan of care for this couple?
1. Allow the couple to adjust to the labor unit in the waiting area. 2. Place the couple in a labor room at the end of the hall with an empty room next door. 3. Encourage the father to go home and rest for a few hours. 4. Contact the mother's emergency contact person and explain the situation.
The cause of psoriasis is
A) fungus. B) virus. C) unknown. D) bacteria.