A 13-year-old patient is admitted to the pediatric unit with a suspected brain tumor. The nurse should understand that which diagnostic test is the most helpful in the diagnosis of brain tumors?
A) Computed tomography (CT) scan
B) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
C) Brain biopsy
D) Blood work with adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) levels
B
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The nurse is evaluating the immunization status of a child. The nurse recognizes that the child can acquire active immunity against a disease by: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Receiving a dose of immunoglobulins. 2. Immunization with a killed virus vaccine. 3. Immunization with a toxoid. 4. Antibiotic therapy. 5. Acquiring the disease.
What does nonlinear dynamics of organizational change imply about change?
A) Occurs in sequential steps B) Is predictable C) Should rely on policies and hierarchies D) Is most powerful at the micro level
A client is recovering from mononucleosis but is upset that 12 weeks after diagnosis she is still too weak to resume normal household and work chores
The client states that the spouse and children are getting very tired of "doing everything" while the client "just sits around." The most appropriate response by the nurse is to tell the client a. convalescence is lengthy and people often report fatigue as late as 6 months later. b. further diagnostic testing may be necessary to determine the cause of the fatigue. c. it has been long enough now to start resuming normal activities. d. medications exist that can boost strength and endurance after mononucleosis.
A febrile patient's mother asks the nurse why her daughter's breathing rate is increased. The nurse replies:
1. "It is normal for the fever to increase her metabolic rate. Because the heart and lungs work together, you see her breathing speed up along with her heart rate." 2. "It is quite normal for this to happen, so you can expect her respiratory rate to increase by 8 to 10 respirations per minute for each 1°F elevation in temperature." 3. "Breathing speeds up when the temperature is elevated to blow off some of the body heat." 4. "It is rare that respirations are affected by fever. We should be very concerned about this."