When conducting the physical assessment for the toddler-age patient, which are expected anthropometric measurements and vital signs? Select all that apply
1) Gaining 4 to 6 pounds each year
2) Gaining 3 inches per year in height
3) Unequal head and chest circumferences
4) Slight decrease in blood pressure
5) Slight decrease in heart rate
ANS: 1, 2, 5
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What will the nurse tell this patient? a. "I will contact your provider to discuss changing your dosing to once daily to mi-nimize the drowsiness." b. "The drug level is low and you may need a higher dose, but taking it three times daily will reduce the drowsiness." c. "This side effect is expected and should decrease over time. You should avoid driving in the meantime." d. "Your lab work shows a higher than nor-mal level of the drug and your provider will probably lower your dose."
After treatment for a detached retina, a victim of domestic violence says, "My partner only abuses me when intoxicated. I've considered leaving, but I was brought up to believe you stay together, no matter what happens
I always get an apology, and I can tell my partner feels bad after hitting me." Which nursing diagnosis applies? a. Social isolation, related to lack of community support system b. Risk for injury, related to partner's physical abuse when intoxicated c. Deficient knowledge, related to resources for escape from the abusive relationship d. Disabled family coping, related to uneven distribution of power within a relationship
What is the first sign of puberty in boys?
a. Thickening of the scrotal skin b. Growth of pubic hair c. Enlargement of the testes d. Change in voice
The concentration of this substance is higher in capillary blood than in venous blood:
a.) blood urea nitrogen b.) carotene c.) glucose d.) total protein