The nurse is preparing to assess the pulse of an 18-month-old child. Which pulse would be most difficult for the nurse to palpate?
A) Radial
B) Brachial
C) Pedal
D) Femoral
A
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The nurse knows that which attributes are characteristics of the young adult age group? (Select all that apply.)
a. The number of high school graduates going to college is decreasing. b. More than 88% of people aged 25 to 34 have completed high school. c. More males aged 20 to 24 were married than females in the same age group. d. A significant percentage of those aged 25 to 34 has advanced degrees. e. Adult roles for the young adult are more diverse than for other age groups.
A nurse is caring for a client who smokes cigarettes and asks the nurse about nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). Which statement regarding this product is appropriate for the nurse to include in the teaching session?
A) "Over-the-counter (OTC) NRTs include transdermal patches, gums, nicotine inhalers, and nasal sprays." B) "NRT helps to relieve the psychological and physiological effects of nicotine withdrawal." C) "NRT does not address addictive behavior." D) "Combining the use of NRT and a smoking cessation program is no more effective than NRT use alone."
Which of these statements concerning guidelines for consenting children for research participation are true? (Select all that apply.)
a. No infant or child may be used in research if he or she refuses treatment. b. Emancipated minors may consent for themselves. c. Coercion is wrong, but begging a child to participate is acceptable. d. An 11-year-old should be asked to assent for research participation. e. If infants and children participate in research, they should sign a consent form. f. Infants cannot refuse to participate in research if their parents consent.
________ is the period of accelerated growth rate and sexual development.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).