Ralf, a 14-year-old, suffers from dwarfism. He consults Dr. Martin, who prescribes recombinant growth hormone for Ralf. In this scenario, Dr. Martin should monitor Ralf's ________.
A. lymphocyte levels
B. catecholamine levels
C. glycosylated hemoglobin levels
D. hydrophilic amino acid levels
Answer: C
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1. Respite care will admit the child for an evaluation of the child's medical condition. 2. Respite care gives the family a break from the daily demands of caring for a child who is medically fragile. 3. Respite care can provide support for the child during local disasters. 4. Respite care will admit the child and family to their facility and provide the whole family a vacation experience.
A premature infant is at greater risk for infection than are full-term infants because of a reduced number of which immunoglobulin?
1. IgE 2. IgG 3. IgM 4. IgA
The client says to the nurse, "It's my right to refuse medications." Which statement best reflects the nurse's ability to create a mutual understanding?
1. "Refusing your medications is your right, but it won't get you out of here." 2. "Can you tell me why you're so angry that you will refuse your medications?" 3. "Can you tell me what concerns you have about medications?" 4. "If you refuse your medications, you will just get sick again."
A pregnant woman is asking about a combined spinal-epidural analgesia for labor pain. What information about this method of analgesia should the nurse provide?
A. Cannot be used if a cesarean birth is required B. Causes a total loss of muscle control C. Associated with a delayed onset of good pain control D. Associated with an increased risk of infection and headache