The nurse takes into consideration as she counsels with the parents of a child with cerebral palsy that the Crippled Children's Service offers assistance to disabled children up to:
a. 7 years of age
b. 10 years of age
c. 15 years of age
d. 21 years of age
D
The Crippled Children's Service offers support and services to disabled children up to 21 years of age.
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The nurse examines the client's postoperative wound and finds it is red, warm to touch, and edematous. The nurse interprets this to mean the wound is in the:
1. Inflammatory stage of wound healing. 2. Exudate stage of wound healing. 3. Reparative stage of wound healing. 4. Pre-inflammatory stage of wound healing.
An immunocompromised 7-year-old child was recently discharged home with a peripherally-inserted central line (PIC line) for home antibiotic therapy
He has now been brought to the emergency department by his mother and father with signs and symptoms of line sepsis. Upon questioning, the mother states that she has been removing the PIC dressing daily and washing the site with warm water and a cloth. What nursing diagnosis is most appropriate in this situation? A) Caregiver Role Strain B) Ineffective Family Therapeutic Regimen Management C) Delayed Growth and Development D) Knowledge Deficit
A female patient is concerned after learning that a person with whom she had a casual sexual encounter has been diagnosed as being HIV positive. Which other patient statement would the nurse evaluate as significant?
1. "I have not felt bad since the possible exposure." 2. "We were only together for about a week and had sex 3 or 4 times." 3. "I did have a cold and sore throat last week, but it has cleared up without problems." 4. "I had a normal period just a few days after we broke up."
The nurse is caring for a homeless pregnant woman who has been diagnosed with beriberi. The nurse will help the client choose foods that are high in what nutrient?
A) thiamin B) riboflavin C) ascorbic acid D) niacin