The pediatric nurse caring for a patient with hypothyroidism explains to the parents that developmental hypothyroidism can cause irreversible mental deficits and growth retardation
The nurse states that the hormone produced by the thyroid that increases bone deposits of calcium is:
A) cortisol.
B) thyroxin.
C) calcitonin.
D) epinephrine.
C
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The parents of a 9-year-old boy have been told by the child's teacher that he exhibits symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Which specific behaviors may the child exhibit for this diagnosis to be made? (Select all that apply.) a. Frequently interrupts or intrudes on others b. Is easily distracted by outside stimuli c. Has feelings of restlessness or frequently fidgets with hands and/or feet d. Exhibits an excellent short-term memory e. Often leaves tasks incomplete
When administering a patient's eye drops, the nurse recognizes the need to prevent absorption by the nasolacrimal duct. How can the nurse best achieve this goal?
A) Ensure that the patient is well hydrated at all times. B) Encourage self-administration of eye drops. C) Occlude the puncta after applying the medication. D) Position the patient supine before administering eye drops.
A 6-year-old patient is prescribed to receive an oral antibiotic. What should the nurse do before giving the child this medication?
A) Check to see if the child can swallow pills. B) Give the child a small glass of water to drink. C) Give the child the medicine before the next meal. D) Tell the child that the medicine can be given as an injection instead.
Two nurses disagree on the approach to be taken when caring for a hostile patient. One nurse feels the patient should be treated in the same manner that the patient treats the nurse
The second nurse feels that the patient should be further assessed to determine the possible cause of the patient's hostility. These nurses are experiencing which type of conflict? a. Intrapersonal conflict c. Organizational conflict b. Interpersonal conflict d. System conflict