The nurse notes that an infant has chronic constipation and an enlarged abdomen. What should this finding suggest to the nurse?
A) Galactosemia
B) Congenital hypothyroidism
C) Phenylketonuria
D) Turner syndrome
Ans: B
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A) child's gestational age. B) patient's vital signs. C) standard dosage chart for age. D) child's weight in kilograms.
A nurse is educating parents about sports safety. Which of the following information would be included in the education? (Select all that apply.)
a. Grouping children according to weight, size, and skill level b. Providing adequate supervision by com-petent teenagers if adults are not available c. Using appropriate-size equipment d. Encouraging attendance at events by medical personnel e. Having an automated external defibrillator (AED) onsite
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A. Women with ischemic heart disease many times do not present with chest pain B. Some patients may have no symptoms or atypical symptoms. Diagnosis may only be made at the time of an actual myocardial infarction C. Elderly patients have the most severe symptoms D. A & B only
Long-term care is often needed for the elderly client. Select all the services that may be provided to the resident in a long-term care facility
A) Assistance with activities of daily living B) Immediate post-op care C) Mental disability services D) Nonmedical care for chronic illness E) Day care meals and services