A newborn was diagnosed as having hypothyroidism at birth. Her mother asks you how the disease could be discovered this early. Your best answer would be
A) hypothyroidism is usually detected at birth by the child's physical appearance.
B) children have a typical rash at birth that suggests the diagnosis.
C) a simple blood test to diagnose hypothyroidism is required in most states.
D) her child is already severely impaired at birth, and this suggests the diagnosis.
C
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A) Prostaglandin B) Loop diuretic C) Inotropes D) ACE inhibitors
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a. central parenteral b. peripheral venous c. peripheral parenteral d. intravenous parenteral
When helping to intervene in a crisis situation, it is important for nurses to:
A) Do everything that the patient in crisis requests B) Assure the patient that everything will be fine if he or she just calms down C) Place the person in four-point restraints D) Honestly reinforce the patient's strengths and abilities
An advanced practice nurse who uses knowledge and physical, psychosocial, and environmental assessment skills to respond to common health and illness problems is referred to as a(n):
a. Advanced practice nurse b. Advanced public health nurse c. Nurse practitioner d. Clinical nurse specialist