A mother brings her 10-month-old daughter into the clinic because of diarrhea that has lasted for eight hours. You would expect to see what signs of dehydration in this infant?
1. Decreased respiration and pulse
2. Slight moisture on mucus membranes
3. Discoloration around the nail beds
4. Hypotension and concentrated urine
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Signs of dehydration in infants include decreased urinary output and hypotension.
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When discussing appropriate health promotion activities for this child, which immunization is not appropriate for this client to receive due to AIDS diagnosis? A) Varicella vaccine B) Haemophilus influenzae type B (HIB conjugate vaccine) C) Hepatitis B vaccine (hep B) D) Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine (DTaP)
According to the National Association of Medical Direction of Respiratory Care Consensus Panel prolonged mechanical ventilation has been defined as
a. "the need for  ³30 consecutive days of mechanical ventilation for  ³8 hours per day" b. "the need for  ³15 consecutive days of mechanical ventilation for  ³12 hours per day" c. "the need for  ³21 consecutive days of mechanical ventilation for  ³6 hours per day" d. "the need for  ³40 consecutive days of mechanical ventilation for  ³4 hours per day"
Vitamin C & B complex.
A. Water-soluble vitamins B. Trace elements C. Basal metabolic rate D. Amino acid
The family thinks a dying patient is in pain because of constant moaning. What should the nurse realize this family is doing?
A. Considering moaning to be a sign the patient is recovering. B. Not understanding that moaning can be agitation in the patient. C. Overreacting. D. Asking for more pain medication for the patient.