Assessment reveals that a child weighs 73 lbs and is 4 ft 1 in. tall. The nurse calculates this child's body mass index as:
A) 19.1
B) 20.7
C) 21.4
D) 24.5
C
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A nurse examines whether patient interventions have been appropriate and expected outcomes have been met. The nurse is demonstrating which step in the nursing process?
a. Assessment b. Planning c. Implementation d. Evaluation
Which of the following statements is true about primary dysmenorrhea?
a. It occurs in young multiparous women. b. It is experienced by all women. c. It may be due to excessive endometrial prostaglandin. d. It is unaffected by oral contraceptives.
You make a well-child home visit to a family whose 5-year-old child is swimming alone in the parents' backyard. The parents believe that it is acceptable to let the child swim alone. What would you tell the parents?
1. "Drowning, usually as a result of inadequate adult supervision, is a leading cause of death among preschool- and school-aged children." 2. "Drowning occurs among preschool- and school-aged children, but they are a rarity." 3. "Drowning is a problem of school-aged children, so make sure your child has advanced swimming lessons." 4. Because the child knows how to swim and the child's parents trust the child, you offer no advice.
A patient on Depo-Provera states that she is not menstruating and, therefore, is unsure of the best time to perform BSE. The nurse explains that BSE should be performed:
A) When she thinks she should be menstruating. B) On the day she receives her injections. C) The 1st day of each month. D) Every Monday.