The nurse is reviewing the health assessment of a patient. The nurse is concerned that the patient may have a deficiency of Vitamin D. Which of the following conditions most supports this suspicion?
A) Night blindness
B) Clotting disorder
C) Rickets
D) Dental decay
Ans: C
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A) Acetaminophen inhibits the thermoregulatory function of the hypothalamus. B) Acetaminophen increases the production and release of interferons. C) Acetaminophen inhibits prostaglandin synthesis. D) Acetaminophen causes the lysis of fever-producing cells.
You are a pediatric ICU nurse at a metropolitan children's hospital. What is one thing you can do to support families and other caregivers when a death has occurred?
A) Take time off from work to mourn the death B) Get together with friends and go out on the town C) Talk with your spiritual advisor D) Attend memorial services
Clients with bipolar disorders rarely commit suicide in the manic phase
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
When the nurse interviews an adolescent, it is especially important to:
a. Focus the discussion on the peer group. b. Allow an opportunity to express feelings. c. Emphasize that confidentiality will always be maintained. d. Use the same type of language as the adolescent.