__________ is caused by a small parasite that burrows in the superficial layers of the skin, where it lays eggs that hatch in a few days. This causes intense itchiness.
A) Lice
B) "Swimmer's itch"
C) Scabies
D) All of the above
Answer: C) Scabies
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a. Leg lifts b. Pelvic rock c. Tailor sitting d. Sit-ups e. Shoulder curling
The normal adult dose of a drug is 5 to 15 mg. The dose for a child whose BSA is 0.95 m2 is _______________
a. 2.8 to 8.4 mg b. 4.8 to 14.3 mg c. 11.5 to 34.5 mg d. 1.6 to 4.7 mg
A postpartum mother is concerned that her newborn has not had a stool since birth. The newborn is 18 hours old. What is the nurse's best response?
1. "I will call your pediatrician immediately." 2. "Passage of the first stool within 48 hours is normal." 3. "Your newborn might not have a stool until the third day." 4. "Your newborn must be dehydrated."
The nurse is teaching a class of senior citizens about the risk factors for prostate cancer. Which of the following would the nurse mention? Select all that apply
A) Age older than 65 years B) Asian American heritage C) Excessive alcohol use D) Diet high in animal fats E) Environmental exposure F) Low levels of PSA