The nurse is assessing the immunization record for a pediatric patient. The nurse knows that the third dose of the polio vaccine should be administered by the age of ____________________ months
Fill in the blank with correct word
ANS: 18
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Which term is used to describe the process by which a person assumes or develops a new role?
1. Norm validation 2. Role transition 3. Cognitive dissonance 4. Role incumbent
Following an addisonian crisis, a patient's adrenal function has been gradually regained. The nurse should ensure that the patient knows about the need for supplementary glucocorticoid therapy in which of the following circumstances?
A) Episodes of high psychosocial stress B) Periods of dehydration C) Episodes of physical exertion D) Administration of a vaccine
The parents of an 11-year-old boy who is dying of cancer are concerned that he isn't eating. Which intervention would serve both the parents' and child's needs?
A) Urging the child to eat one good meal per day B) Serving small meals of things the child likes C) Straightening up around the child before meals D) Administering antiemetics as ordered for nausea
A patient taking montelukast (Singulair) for the last 2 months has the following blood laboratory test values. Which value does the nurse report to the prescriber immediately?
a. White blood cell count of 10,500 cells/mm3 b. Lactate dehydrogenase 950 IU/L c. Potassium 3.6 mEq/L d. Hematocrit 32%