The parent of an 11-year-old requests treatment with growth hormone because of the child's short stature. What is the nurse's best response?
a. "The hormone will likely help your child grow about 6 inches."
b. "The treatment may be used for some short children significantly below the average height for their age and sex."
c. "The therapy is more effective after epiphyseal closure."
d. "If your child is eligible for treatment, it should begin after age 18 years."
b
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A nurse at a health care facility has just reported for duty. Which of the following should the nurse do to ensure maximum efficiency of change-of-shift reports?
A) Speak individually to each staff member before attending the meeting. B) Wait for the physicians to arrive before exchanging notes. C) Avoid asking questions related to the medical record. D) Come prepared with material required to take notes.
A nursing instructor asks a group of students, "What are some of the complications from male genital piercings?" Which responses by the students would indicate that further study is necessary? Select all that apply
a. Bleeding d. Paraphimosis b. Hypertension e. Urethral tears c. Hypersensitivity f. Urinary incontinence
The bulging of the posterior wall of the bladder into the anterior vaginal wall is a
a. cystocele c. enterocele b. rectocele d. uterine prolapse