During a well-child visit, the pediatric nurse performs a physical assessment on a 2-year-old patient. The nurse knows that developmentally at age 2:
A) the salivary glands reach adult size.
B) the stomach capacity increases to about 200 mL.
C) the average weight gain is 10 to 12 pounds per year.
D) the digestive system grows rapidly, increasing caloric needs.
A
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The nurse is reviewing a client's medical records and notes various forms of information. Which is an example of subjective data from this client's medical record?
1. The client states, "My abdomen hurts on the left side after eating." 2. The nurse notes the client's abdomen is tender on the left side during palpation. 3. The CAT scan reveals a large mass in the left lower quadrant of the abdomen. 4. The client's hemoglobin is 14.1 gm/dL.
All of the following criteria define frailty except
A. Unintentional weight loss >10 pounds in the past year B. Slow walking speed C. Stooped posture D. Self-reported exhaustion
Although they were originally called _____________, antipsychotics are drugs used to treat psychosis without producing drowsiness.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which statement made by a nurse is true regarding the formation of dental caries?
A) We cannot control the length of time carbohydrate-containing foods are exposed to our teeth. B) Dental caries are caused by bacteria not normally present in the mouth. C) Some people are more predisposed to developing dental caries than others. D) Consuming aged cheese may encourage tooth decay.