A 10-year-old male is diagnosed with leukemia. The nurse assesses for which other condition that could be associated with his disease?
a. Down syndrome
b. Hemophilia
c. Hyperthyroidism
d. Pheochromocytoma
Ans: a. Down syndrome
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1. Playing sports with his older brother and the brother's friends. 2. Have his mother compliment him when he completes his homework. 3. Encourage the child to participate in boy scouts and earn badges. 4. Suggest to the mother that she allow the child to babysit his younger siblings.
Which statement by a patient with brittle nails indicates that more teaching is needed?
A) "I need to avoid nail polish remover with acetone." B) "Washing dishes without gloves will help moisturize my hands." C) "Taking biotin will help strengthen my nails." D) "Clear nail polish with protein can strengthen my nails."
Emergencies are events that call for immediate action on the part of the nursing assistant
True False
The nurse refers an older adult client for further evaluation after the nurse assesses warm skin and brown pigmentation around the ankles. The nurse suspects which of the following?
A) Venous insufficiency B) Stasis ulceration C) Arterial occlusion D) Dependent edema