A 2 year old appears to have lordosis and a potbelly. The nurse knows that:
A) Back exercises will help improve the toddler's posture.
B) This is the normal appearance of a toddler as a result of weak abdominal muscles.
C) This is normal until the child is age 5 or 6.
D) This is abnormal and the toddler may need a back brace for support.
B
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1. "Through your rectal mucosa." 2. "Up near your urethra." 3. "Into the muscle layer." 4. "Through your rectal sphincter."
The nurse planning a group TV activity in a long-term care facility would choose a channel that offers a(n):
a. cartoon. b. travel documentary. c. dramatic two-part mini-series. d. opera performance.
The clinic nurse assesses Marijke, a 30-year old primigravid woman at 15 weeks gestation. Marijke's blood pressure, measured twice at intervals one hour apart, is 146/96 . This finding is best described as:
A) Preeclampsia B) Pregnancy-induced hypertension C) Chronic hypertension D) Transient hypertension
12:45 a.m. would be written as 1245 in 24-h time
Indicate whether the statement is true or false