Poverty influences the growth and development of children and is often a precursor to mental health disorders in children. Nearly _____ of children in the United States come from families that live at the poverty level
a. 10%
b. 20%
c. 30%
d. 40%
B
Children who live in poverty score lower on IQ tests and exhibit higher rates of anxiety, unhappiness, and fearfulness than do children who are not living in poverty.
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A) "I should limit my time in the sun when taking a retinoid drug." B) "Sunlight can help my acne, as long as I am not taking a retinoid drug." C) "I need to use sunscreen while I am taking a retinoid drug." D) "Being in the sun enhances the retinoid drug effects."
A nurse has already set the agenda during a patient-centered interview. What will the nurse do next?
a. Begin with introductions. b. Ask about the chief concerns or problems. c. Explain that the interview will be over in a few minutes. d. Tell the patient "I will be back to administer medications in 1 hour."
Which instruction will the nurse provide to the nursing assistive personnel when providing foot care for a patient with diabetes?
a. Do not place slippers on the patient's feet. b. Trim the patient's toenails daily. c. Report sores on the patient's toes. d. Check the brachial artery.
Calculate the flow rate to be administered by an infusion pump: ________.Ordered: 300 mL D5W over 5 h
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).