A mother is concerned because her 12-month-old baby cannot walk unless he holds onto her hand. The nurse explains:
a. This is a significant developmental delay
b. Babies do not walk alone before 15 months
c. Not all babies are ready to walk at this age
d. The baby has a neurological impairment
C
Babies learn to walk at different ages. The baby is walking with help, so the mother should be informed that the baby is just not ready to walk alone.
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a. an increase in the client's energy level indicates the client is coping better. b. older adult clients have a lower rate of suicide. c. the client should be assessed for imminent danger of doing harm to self. d. when the client begins giving away possessions, it is a positive sign.
Harold, a 42-year-old African American, has moderate persistent asthma. Which of the following asthma medications should be used cautiously, if at all?
1. Betamethasone, an inhaled corticosteroid 2. Salmeterol, an inhaled long-acting beta-agonist 3. Albuterol, a short-acting beta-agonist 4. Montelukast, a leukotriene modifier
What is the cause of AD?
a. Family history b. Down syndrome c. Aging d. Unknown
Which is the nurse's priority assessment when monitoring a client receiving dantrolene (Dantrium) intravenously?
A. Urinary output B. Blood glucose C. Breath sounds D. Intravenous site