A school nurse is assessing children in the third grade for pediculosis capitis. What assessments should be made?

A) the pubic area for growth of hair C) the nails for evidence of cleanliness
B) the head for nits on hair shafts D) the body for evidence of abuse


B

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The student nurse is attending a nursing care conference. Characteristics of the nursing care conference include: Standard Text: Select all that apply

1. Discuss possible solutions to a client problem 2. Working together as a group to create a plan of care 3. Climate of respect 4. Discussion of nursing unit issues 5. Listening to others' idea

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A woman in her second trimester of pregnancy complains of heartburn and indigestion. When discussing this with the woman, the nurse considers which explanation for these problems?

a. Tone and motility of the gastrointestinal tract increase during the second trimester. b. Sluggish emptying of the gallbladder, resulting from the effects of progesterone, often causes heartburn. c. Lower blood pressure at this time decreases blood flow to the stomach and gastrointestinal tract. d. Enlarging uterus and altered esophageal sphincter tone predispose the woman to have heartburn.

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The nurse is working with a client who had his testes surgically removed as part of treatment for testicular cancer. The treatment had a profound impact on his self-image. An important area of health restoration for this client would be:

1. Encouraging him to join a support group. 2. Referring him to a marriage counselor. 3. Hormone therapy. 4. Antidepressant medications.

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A nurse educator is discussing the different entities that offer accreditation to healthcare professional programs. Which types of programs can receive accreditation from the National League of Nursing (NLN)?

Select all that apply. A) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs B) Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) programs C) Medical Assisting programs D) Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) programs E) Dental Assisting programs

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