The nurse is assessing a patient. What health problem should the nurse suspect is caused by abnormally high levels of growth hormone in a patient?
A. Hirsutism
B. Dwarfism
C. Acromegaly
D. Gynecomastia
Answer: C
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A pediatric nurse is caring for a hospitalized preschooler who is in traction. The nurse determines that the most appropriate play activity for the child is which of the following?
a. finger painting c. hand sewing a picture b. reading from a large picture book d. listening to music
Which of the following is most likely to indicate pathological changes of the respiratory system rather than changes resulting from the aging process?
a. barrel chest c. diminished cough reflex b. pursed-lip breathing d. loss of alveolar gas exchange
A patient with a history of coronary artery disease is admitted with vomiting, abdominal distention, and hypoactive bowel sounds. Which assessment would provide the nurse with the most accurate information about the patient's fluid volume status?
1. Skin turgor assessment 2. Hourly urine output measurements 3. Daily weights 4. Pulmonary artery catheter
A preschool age child is being admitted for some diagnostic tests and possible surgery. The nurse planning care should use which statements when explaining procedures to the child? Select all that apply
a. "Fluids will be given through tubing con-nected to a small tiny tube inserted into your arm.". b. "After surgery, we will be doing dressing changes.". c. "You will get a shot before surgery.". d. "The doctor will give you medicine that will help you go into a deep sleep.". e. "We will take you to surgery on a bed on wheels.".