The nurse is assessing a child for signs of an endocrine disorder. Which statement by the parent would alert the nurse to further assess the child for an endocrine disorder?
What will be an ideal response?
"I have all of a sudden noticed my child is always thirsty...even at night."
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A nurse should be able to differentiate between the typical and atypical antipsychotics. Which of the following would the nurse identify as an atypical antipsychotic? Select all that apply
A) Lithium (Eskalith) B) Aripiprazole (Abilify) C) Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) D) Prochlorperazine (Compazine) E) Clozapine (Clozaril)
The nurse is concerned that a school-age child receiving intranasal desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) for enuresis is experiencing an adverse effect of the medication. What did the nurse assess in this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Thirst B) Nausea C) Flushing D) Itchy skin E) Headache
The health care provider asks the nurse whether a patient's angioedema has responded to prescribed therapies. Which assessment should the nurse perform?
a. Ask the patient about any clear nasal discharge. b. Obtain the patient's blood pressure and heart rate. c. Check for swelling of the patient's lips and tongue. d. Assess the patient's extremities for wheal and flare lesions.
The nurse is using drawing, puppetry, and other forms of play therapy while treating a terminally ill, schoolage child. The purpose of these techniques is to help the child:
A. internalize his feelings about death and dying. B. accept responsibility for his situation. C. express feelings that he can't articulate. D. have a good time while he's in the hospital.