When discussing care of an infant with congenital hypothyroidism, you would stress that the infant will need
A) administration of vitamin C until after growth is complete.
B) an increased intake of calcium beginning in infancy.
C) administration of levothyroxine for a lifetime.
D) vitamin K administration until school age.
C
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A) Schematic model B) Conceptual model C) Classical theory D) Descriptive theory
The nurse interviewing a client who is having difficulty staying focused could best help the client by
saying a. "Go on.". b. "What would you like to discuss?" c. "Tell me what is happening right now.". d. "It seems as though you are having trouble staying focused.".
The nurse is administering IV fluid boluses and nasogastric irrigation to a patient with acute gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. Which assessment finding is most important for the nurse to communicate to the health care provider?
a. The bowel sounds are hyperactive in all four quadrants. b. The patient's lungs have crackles audible to the midchest. c. The nasogastric (NG) suction is returning coffee-ground material. d. The patient's blood pressure (BP) has increased to 142/84 mm Hg.
The nurse is developing a plan of care for the child hospitalized with nonorganic failure to thrive (NFTT). Which nursing intervention would be the highest priority for this child?
A) Monitor fluid intake and urinary output B) Monitor bowel elimination C) Lubricate the skin to keep it moisturized and intact D) Teach and support the caregiver