The nurse is examining the posture of a male toddler and notes the condition "lordosis." What would be the appropriate reaction of the nurse to this finding?
A) Explain that the child will need a back brace.
B) Refer the toddler to a physical therapist.
C) Do nothing; this is a normal condition for toddlers.
D) Notify the primary care physician about the condition.
C
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A) "I walk two blocks to school every day." B) "I am on the middle school track team." C) "We live in a two-story house." D) "My mother is going to give me my insulin."
A patient is seeking help after being diagnosed with hypertension. A nurse plans to include questions about sexual health in the assessment. Which question would be most effective to introduce this topic?
a. "Which elements of sexual dysfunction have you noticed since your diagnosis of hypertension?" b. "I assume your hypertension hasn't caused you any significant problems with sex, has it?" c. "How are you and your partner getting along sexually since you've developed hypertension?" d. "Can you identify any changes in your sexual activity since you learned about your hypertension?"
Which strategy might be considered a long-term solution to the current nursing shortage?
A) Granting sign-on bonuses to newly hired registered nurse employees B) Providing generous continuing-education reimbursement for registered nurse employees C) Instituting initiatives to promote a more positive image of nursing to aid in changing the public's perception D) Granting license reciprocity to all practicing registered nurses so that they could work in any state of their choosing