A father expresses frustration that his school-aged child is suddenly "sick all the time." What action by the nurse is best?
a. Encourage the father to give the child a multivitamin each day.
b. Explain that illness is frequent in this age group because of exposure to others.
c. Encourage the father to discuss testing the child's immunity with the provider.
d. Make sure the parents are washing their hands frequently in the home.
ANS: B
Children in this age group tend to have a higher incidence of minor illnesses because of exposure to others. The nurse can reassure the father by explaining this. No other action is needed at this point.
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A nurse in the Emergency Department is assessing a client with a moderate left pneumothorax. What does this nurse expect to find during the respiratory examination?
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