Parents of a school-age child seek medical attention for the child because of uncontrollable behavior changes. For which diagnostic feature should the child be assessed to validate the diagnosis of pediatric bipolar disorder (PBD)?
1. Loss of appetite and extreme energy
2. Getting up early in the morning to play with toys
3. Episodic irritability lasting 4 to 7 days with elation
4. Inability to pay attention in school and picking fights with others
3. Episodic irritability lasting 4 to 7 days with elation
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A) 102 colonies/mL of clean-catch midstream urine B) 103 colonies/mL of clean-catch midstream urine C) 104 colonies/mL of clean-catch midstream urine D) 105 colonies/mL of clean-catch midstream urine
The nurse has formulated a nursing diagnosis of Impaired skin integrity related to poor hygienic practice, secondary to current living conditions. Which of the following data would support this diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)
______ Skin is dry, cracked ______ One large with several smaller open, ulcerated areas on right leg ______ Client does not drive ______ Client states that does not use alcohol or drugs ______ Clothes are soiled ______ Client has obvious body odor
The physician has ordered medication to be instilled into the nasal cavity. Which of the following pieces of equipment would be best to use?
A. medicine cup B. teaspoon C. tuberculin syringe D. medicine dropper
In which parts of the body does osteoporosis most commonly occur?
A. wrists, hips, and spine B. tarsals, carpals, and phalanges C. ribs, ankles, and metatarsals D. shoulders, knees, and elbows