A parent states, "My 7-year-old really wants a dog. His 10-year-old brother has allergies to animal dander. I don't know what to do." What type of pet should the nurse suggest as the best choice?
a. A small breed of dog because the large dogs produce more allergens
b. An older unneutered dog that produces fewer allergens than a younger one
c. A cat because it requires less care and is less allergenic
d. A poodle, which does not shed, making it a good choice for people with allergies
ANS: D
The poodle does not have a shed cycle and so it may be the least offensive pet for the allergic child.
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The population health nurse realizes that these residents could be considered: 1. To be very close to poverty. 2. To have problems with substance abuse. 3. Homeless due to their transitory lodgings. 4. An easily mobile workforce.
The nurse observes abdominal breathing in a 2-year-old child. What would this finding indicate?
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