The nurse shows a student nurse the deep straight line across the palm of a child with Down syndrome called the __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Simian crease
The deep straight line across the palm of a child with Down syndrome is called the simian crease.
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A child weighing 18.2 kg with a history of diabetes insipidus has been admitted to the hospital. Which of the physician's orders would the nurse question?
1. Stat electrolytes 2. Urine specific gravity with each void 3. DDAVP (desmopressin) PO 4. Restrict oral fluids to 500 mL every 24 hours.
The nurse is teaching a class at a community center on communicable diseases. Which statement by a member of the class best demonstrates understanding of the epidemiology of head lice?
a. "The infestation can be acquired from house pets." b. "All socioeconomic groups are at risk for this infestation." c. "Head lice affect only people in crowded environments." d. "Head lice are transmitted only by direct person-to-person contact."
Physiologic anemia often occurs during pregnancy as a result of
a. Inadequate intake of iron b. Dilution of hemoglobin concentration c. The fetus establishing iron stores d. Decreased production of erythrocytes
Betty Neuman's Systems Model is based on concepts related to which of the following?
a. home and society b. internal and external environment c. stress and reaction to stress d. family and extended family