The nurse is assessing an infant whose length was 19 inches at birth. Which is his expected height at 6 months of age?

1) 25 inches
2) 27 inches
3) 29 inches
4) 31 inches


ANS: 1

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The nurse is conducting an admission interview and assessment on a cognitively impaired, unco-operative client for the risk for injury. Which of the following options will most likely provide the information to confirm the diagnosis?

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