All of the following areas of development are addressed by the Denver Developmental Screening Test II EXCEPT:

A client with a severe muscle spasm in her lower back has been prescribed traction. Which of the following should the nurse confirm before helping to apply traction to the client?

A) Number of pulleys B) Availability of gloves C) Prescribed amount of weight D) Infrared heat of the lamp

A patient's nasopharyngeal culture results are positive for B. pertussis. What actions should the nurse take for this patient?

Select all that apply. 1. restrict fluids 2. monitor intake and output 3. place in respiratory isolation 4. administer erythromycin as prescribed 5. report the test results to the local health department

A client is diagnosed with acute allergic contact dermatitis over 25% of his body. The nurse realizes that which of the following will most likely be prescribed for this client?

1. Oral steroids for 7 to 10 days 2. Topical steroids applied twice a day for 2 to 3 weeks 3. Calamine lotion to affected skin area as needed 4. Cool compresses with Burow's solution twice a day

The nurse is caring for a client with a temperature of 104.5 degrees Fahrenheit. The nurse applies a cooling blanket and administers an antipyretic medication. The nurse explains that the rationale for these interventions is to:

a. Promote equalization of osmotic pressures. b. Prevent hypoxia associated with diaphoresis. c. Promote integrity of intracerebral neurons. d. Reduce brain metabolism and limit hypoxia.