Pediatric patients require a ________ amount of a medication than adults.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer: smaller
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A parent calls a pediatric information line worried about muscular dystrophy because her daughter has new onset of muscle weakness. Which question by the nurse would elicit the most useful information?
A. "Does anyone else in your house have this?" B. "Does this seem to come and go sporadically?" C. "Does your child have a rash on her face?" D. "Does your daughter complain of stiffness?"
A nurse manager is asking the staff how to improve conditions on the unit. A new nurse on the unit relates that a client complained because family members were able to hear the verbal report outside the room during nursing rounds
The nurse might suggest that: 1. Nursing rounds take place in instead of outside of the client's room. 2. The unit be closed to family and visitors during rounds. 3. Clients be allowed to choose whether a written or oral report is used. 4. Nurses tape record their reports outside the room.
Teaching for parents of children with pervasive developmental disorder should include which of the following?
A) Maintain a structure in the child's daily activities to minimize disruption. B) Play the television or radio constantly to stimulate the child's curiosity. C) Speak in descriptive sentences to enhance the child's language development. D) Use physical touch as much as possible to hold the child's attention.
Generally _________ refers to the psychological attachment to a drug.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).