Hernias are successfully repaired by the surgical operation called a _____________
ANS:
herniorrhaphy
Hernias are successfully repaired by the surgical operation called a herniorrhaphy. This is a relatively simple procedure and is well tolerated by the child. Most children are scheduled for procedures in sa
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A child weighs 82 lb. The correct calculation for this child's 24-hour maintenance fluid requirements is ____________________ mL
ANS:
Which factor should alert the nurse to the potential for a prolapsed umbilical cord?
a. Oligohydramnios b. Pregnancy at 38 weeks of gestation c. Presenting part at a station of –3 d. Meconium-stained amniotic fluid
To reduce potential adverse effects, patients taking a peripherally acting alpha1 antagonist should do all of the following EXCEPT:
1. Take the dose at bedtime 2. Sit up slowly and dangle their feet before standing 3. Monitor their blood pressure and skip a dose if the pressure is less than 120/80 4. Weigh daily and report weight gain of greater than 2 pounds in one day
Which age group in the population is expanding most rapidly, resulting in changes in the delivery of healthcare?
A) older adults B) young adults C) school-aged children D) newborns