A nurse examining a child in the early stages of HIV infection would expect to see
a. Failure to thrive and developmental delays
b. Kaposi's sarcoma and developmental delays
c. Toxoplasmosis and oral candidiasis
d. Fatigue and shortness of breath
ANS: A
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a. Genu varum. b. Genu valgum. c. Pes planus. d. Metatarsus adductus.
A client displaying behaviors consistent with acute mania approaches the nurse, waves a newspaper,
and says "I need to make a phone call right this minute. I need to call this department store while their sale is going on. I am going to order 10 dresses and four pairs of shoes.". The most appropriate intervention would be for the nurse to a. tell the client she is not allowed to use the phone until she is in better control. b. suggest the client have someone shop for her and bring purchases to the unit. c. ask whether the client has enough money to pay for the purchases. d. invite the client to go to her room to see a new fashion magazine.
When preparing to care for a client with a family history of Paget's disease, it is most important for the nurse to include education in which area?
a. Avoidance of infections b. Exercise program c. Nutrition high in vitamin C d. Need for genetic testing
A nurse plans an evening snack of milk crackers, and cheese for a client who is receiving NPH insulin (Novolin N). What does this snack provide?
a. encouragement to stay on the diet b. added calories to promote weight gain c. nourishment to counteract late insulin activity d. high-carbohydrate nourishment for immediate use