A term, small for gestational age neonate at 4 hours of life is tachypneic, plethoric, lethargic, and has a blood sugar of 53 mg/dL and a central hematrocrit of 70%. The most likely diagnosis is:
a. hyperviscosity
b. hypocalcemia
c. hypoglycemia
Answer: a. hyperviscosity
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A. The nature of humanity. B. Clinical proficiency. C. Ability to interact well with patients. D. Achieving goals.
Parents of a child admitted to the pediatric ward ask the nurse to tell them what causes acute glomerulonephritis because the pediatrician has mentioned this as a possible diagnosis
The correct answer by the nurse would be to tell the family that acute glomerulonephritis is an inflammation of glomeruli within the kidney caused by which of the following? a. a bacterial or viral agent invading the child's system b. habitual failure to flush the kidneys with sufficient fluid c. an uncommon genetic defect involving a renin deficiency d. failure of the adrenal glands to produce sufficient aldosterone
Which term describes a protective response of body tissues to irritation and injury-a process that results in swelling, redness, pain, and heat?
A. erythema B. inflammation C. infection D. allergy
1.42 mg = ____________________ mcg
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word