A nurse is measuring the chest circumference of a child. What should the nurse know
with reference to the chest measurement?
A) A newborn's head is as large as the chest.
B) A 2-year-old child's head is larger than the chest.
C) A 5-year-old child's head is 2 to 3 inches smaller than the chest.
D) The chest should be measured an inch below the nipple line.
D
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Which of the following best describes an assent form?
A) The assent form allows a child to agree to be part of a research study. B) The assent form is read by the researcher for those who do not speak or read English. C) The assent form protects study participants from discrimination due to cultural diversity. D) The assent form allows the child over 7 years of age to give informed consent to participate in a study.
A patient with a diagnosis of prostate cancer is receiving radiation therapy, a treatment that has resulted in stomatitis. To best manage this patient's stomatitis, the nurse should:
A) Encourage the patient's family to bring in mouthwash for the patient. B) Arrange for a low-residue diet for the patient and provide small, frequent meals. C) Provide a hypertonic solution for the patient to gargle. D) Encourage the patient to use an oral swab rather than a regular toothbrush.
The nurse assessing clients for nutritional status is aware that a client would need a more in-depth analysis when the client complains of frequent nutrition-related manifestations, including (Select all that apply)
a. abdominal pain. b. changes in weight or appetite. c. diarrhea. d. indigestion. e. nausea and vomiting.
The symbol ? represents "the sum of."
A) True B) False