The nurse is conducting a physical examination of a child with suspected Crohn's disease. Which of the following findings would be the most highly suspicious of Crohn's disease?
A) Normal growth patterns
B) Perianal skin tags or fissures
C) Poor growth patterns
D) Abdominal tenderness
B
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The nurse is partnering with the family of a hospitalized premature infant who suffered an intraventricular brain hemorrhage
The nurse instructs the family that the activities that are appropriate for the infant in the hospital and at home include which of the following? Select all that apply. 1. Interacting face to face 2. Holding and rocking the infant 3. Talking softly and singing to the infant 4. Using a day care for stimulation 5. Discouraging sibling interaction
The nurse is caring for a patient who receives anakinra (Kineret) for arthritis. By what route will the nurse administer this medication?
A) Into the affected joint directly B) Oral C) Intramuscular D) Subcutaneous
When preparing a teaching plan for elderly clients about their medications, the nurse understands that which factor is not true of elderly clients?
a. About 95% live in the community and are not institutionalized. b. They have difficulty distinguishing blue and green. c. They tend to be as compliant in using their medications as younger adults. d. Many older adults experience short-term memory loss.
An older person is in the last stages of dying. Which type of care would be the best for him?
a. Home health b. Assisted living c. Nursing home d. Hospice