A nurse is instructing parents about health and nutrition. She states that overweight children are more likely than normal-weight children to develop which disease process?
A) Glaucoma
B) Migraine headache
C) Scoliosis
D) Diabetes mellitus
D
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During the third step in the critical thinking process
a. new data are obtained. b. values are clarified. c. existing information is compared with past knowledge. d. the problem is identified.
Preventing harm is a safety issue at any age in pediatric nursing. As a nurse, it is important to remember to do all of the following to prevent harm within the hospital except:
1. Put crib rails in the highest position when an infant is in the bed. 2. Place the IV monitor in a locked mode so if the child's pushes the buttons, the monitor cannot change. 3. Place formula in the microwave to heat thoroughly. 4. Place a child safety tag on every child to prevent abduction.
The nurse is monitoring for the development of thrombocytopenia in a client receiving heparin therapy. The nurse determines that thrombocytopenia has occurred when the platelet count drops below ______ mm3
Standard Text: Record your answer using a whole number. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
The nurse is caring for a male patient who is experiencing a crisis. Which factor should the nurse consider when planning care for this patient?
1. Men are less likely to resist help during times of crisis. 2. Men are more likely to resist help during times of crisis. 3. Men usually access intervention only when the acute crisis has ended. 4. The most successful intervention for men during times of crisis is individual psychotherapy.