The pediatric patient is any patient who is less than 16 years of age
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While performing the health history, a 90-year-old man has difficulty answering the questions. The nurse should first:
A) Ask a family member for the answers. B) Speak louder and face the patient. C) Speak more slowly and wait for a response. D) Use a written questionnaire.
The labor and delivery nurse is preparing a prenatal class about facilitating the progress of labor. Which pain response should the nurse identify as most likely to impede progress in labor?
1. Muscle tension 2. Increased pulse 3. Increased respirations 4. Elevated blood pressure
The nurse is aware that the patient seeking antibiotic treatment for pharyngitis will only receive the desired medication if the condition is caused by what type of pathogen?
a. Protozoa b. Bacteria c. A virus d. Fungi
Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder wall usually caused by:
a. accumulation of bile in the hepatic duct. b. obstruction of the cystic duct by a gall-stone. c. accumulation of fat in the wall of the gallbladder. d. viral infection of the gallbladder.