The nurse is providing care for a 10-year-old girl who has required multiple venipunctures and a CT scan in a single day. The girl has expressed no fear or need for comfort. How should the nurse respond?
A) "Tell me about your day today."
B) "Are you doing okay?"
C) "Are you feeling okay?"
D) "You have done really well today."
A
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a. direct physical abuse b. an albumin of 4.5 c. inadequate nursing care d. being give the wrong tube feeding
What is the primary difference between acute illness and chronic illness?
a. In acute illness, symptoms begin suddenly, progress quickly, and subside quickly. b. In acute illness, symptoms begin suddenly, progress gradually, and do not subside. c. In chronic illness, symptoms begin gradually, progress suddenly, and subside quickly. d. In chronic illness, symptoms begin suddenly, require ongoing management, and subside quickly.
Which sign is the nurse most likely to assess in a child with hypoglycemia?
a. Urine positive for ketones and serum glucose greater than 300 mg/dL b. Normal sensorium and serum glucose greater than 160 mg/dL c. Irritability and serum glucose less than 70 mg/dL d. Increased urination and serum glucose less than 120 mg/dL
The nurse assessing the voice sounds of a client notes that the sounds are louder over the right lower lung lobe. Which should the nurse suspect the client is experiencing?
A. Pleural effusion. B. Atelectasis. C. Lobar pneumonia. D. Asthma.