Directions: Using the West nomogram, determine the body surface area (BSA) for a child with the height and weight given

32 inches and 25 lb: _____ m2


ANS: 0.54

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The nurse is monitoring the urine specific gravity and pH on a child receiving chemotherapy. The nurse will try to maintain the urine values at:

1. Specific gravity 1.030; pH 6. 2. Specific gravity 1.030; pH 7.5. 3. Specific gravity 1.005; pH 6. 4. Specific gravity 1.005; pH 7.5.

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Which of the following statements reflect an accurate understanding family core processes?

1. Core family processes focus on family structure 2. Core processes influence the health of family, rather than the individual 3. Core family processes can guide family nursing practices. 4. Nursing actions focused on family core processes focus on individual with an illness.

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Human error can be caused by:

a. an action. b. an inaction. c. automatic thinking. d. both a and b.

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The parents of a newborn wonder when she should start to sleep through the night. The nurse's response should be that in infants, a nighttime pattern of sleep usually develops by which age?

a. 1 month b. 2 months c. 3 months d. 6 months

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