Hereditary hemolytic anemias are referred to as __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Thalassemias
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The pediatric nurse is caring for a child recently diagnosed with transient synovitis of the hip. Which medication order is most appropriate for this child?
A. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 10-15 mg/kg every 4 hours B. Ibuprofen (Motrin) 30-50 mg/kg/day in 3-4 divided doses C. Naproxen (Aleve) 20-30 mg/kg/dose every 4 hours D. Prednisone (Deltasone) 0.1-2 mg/kg/day in 1-4 divided doses
A patient's assessment and diagnostic testing are suggestive of acute pancreatitis. When the nurse is performing the health interview, what assessment questions address likely etiologic factors? Select all that apply
A) "How many alcoholic drinks do you typically consume in a week?" B) "Have you ever been tested for diabetes?" C) "Have you ever been diagnosed with gallstones?" D) "Would you say that you eat a particularly high-fat diet?" E) "Does anyone in your family have cystic fibrosis?"
A nurse has completed a teaching session with parents of preschool aged children. Which statement made by the parent identifies an appropriate level of language development for a 4-year-old child?
a. The child has a vocabulary of 300 words and uses simple sentences. b. The child uses correct grammar in sentences. c. The child is able to pronounce consonants clearly. d. The child uses language to express abstract thought.
When assessing the abdomen of a patient who has fluid in the peritoneal cavity, the nurse expects what change to occur when the patient turns from supine to the left side?
a. Movement of the tympanic tones from lateral in the supine position to closer to midline when lying on the left side b. Movement of the dull tones from lateral in the supine position to closer to midline when lying on the left side c. Change in bowel sounds from hypoactive in the supine position to hyperactive when lying on the left side d. Change in bowel sounds from hyperactive in the supine position to hypoactive when lying on the left side