The nurse is discussing urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children with a group of peers. Which statement is the most accurate regarding UTI in children?

A) UTIs are rarely seen after toilet training
B) The most common age for UTIs in children is 2 to 6 years of age
C) Males between the ages of 10 and 12 years of age commonly get UTIs
D) Girls who have gone through puberty most commonly get UTIs


Ans: B

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1. "I can document this value if I am unable to measure your blood pressure the other way." 2. "I need to feel for your pulse because you doctor said you are developing symptoms of shock." 3. "I am more likely to get an accurate reading if I do it this way." 4. "It is the best way to determine an arterial obstruction."

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While conducting an assessment, the nurse learns that an older patient from a European country practices heritage consistency. What did the nurse assess in this patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply

1. The patient's name has not been Americanized. 2. The patient attended social activities at the church. 3. The patient does not participate in any cultural events. 4. The patient has returned to the mother land several times. 5. The patient immigrated to the United States as a young adult.

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A mother with diabetes has done some reading about the effects of her condition on a newborn. Which statement shows a misunderstanding that should be clarified by the nurse?

a. "The red appearance of my baby's skin is due to an excessive number of red blood cells." b. "My baby will be watched closely for signs of low blood sugar, especially during the early days after birth." c. "My baby's pancreas may not produce enough insulin because the cells became smaller than normal during my pregnancy." d. "Although my baby is large, some women with diabetes have very small babies because the blood flow through the placenta may not be as good as it should be."

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When palpating the abdomen, you should note whether the liver is enlarged in the:

a. left lower quadrant. b. midepigastric region. c. periumbilical area. d. right upper quadrant.

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