You should be MOST suspicious for child abuse when caring for an injured 4-year-old child if:
A) there was an unusual delay in calling 9-1-1.
B) the child presents with bruises to both shins.
C) the caregiver demands that you treat the child.
D) you can smell alcohol on the caregiver's breath.
Answer: A) there was an unusual delay in calling 9-1-1.
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A) Trust clinical judgment and experience over asking for help. B) Respect clinical intuition, but never allow it to determine a diagnosis. C) Recognize personal biases as a strength in formulating diagnoses. D) Keep an open mind and trust your intuition when formulating diagnoses.
Which of the following best explains why structural changes occur within the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease?
1. Increased acetylcholine levels 2. Increases in blood pressure and cholesterol levels 3. Chronic inflammation and oxidate cellular damage 4. Cerebral bleeding and associated hypoxia
A nurse is plotting the growth grid for a child with a known diagnosis of achondroplasia. The nurse should know that:
1. A specific growth grid should be used for patients with achondroplasia. 2. The weight of the child will be above the normal limits while the height is below the normal limits. 3. A child with this diagnosis will not usually live past the age of 10. 4. This diagnosis occurs mostly in boys.
A nurse is helping parents who have a child with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Which strategy will the nurse share with the parents to reduce stress regarding homework assignments?
a. Time-management skills b. Speech articulation skills c. Routine preventative health visits d. Assertiveness training for the family