The nurse is admitting a client diagnosed with R/O SLE. Which assessment data observed by the nurse support the diagnosis of SLE?
1. Pericardial friction rub and crackles in the lungs
2. Muscle spasticity and bradykinesia
3. Hirsutism and clubbing of the fingers
4. Somnolence and weight gain
1. Pericardial friction rub and crackles in the lungs
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1. Give the antibiotic for the full ten days. 2. Measure the prescribed dose in a household teaspoon. 3. Spread the dose evenly during daylight hours. 4. Stop the antibiotic when the child is afebrile.
A 5-year-old boy is admitted to the hospital with acute glomerulonephritis. In taking the child's history, what does the nurse recognize as the probable cause?
a. Recovery from German measles 2 months ago b. Dysuria since the previous night c. A history of allergy d. A sore throat 2 weeks ago
A patient in labor is observed breathing in a 4 to 1 rhythm. Which type of breathing technique is this patient using to help with pain control?
A) Slow-paced B) Modified-paced C) Patterned-paced D) Contraction-paced
Brian, a 4-year-old boy, is demonstrating the Gower's sign, and his mother is wondering why her child is making this movement. The child is doing this because:
1. The weakness of his arms requires his legs to do more work. 2. The weakness in his hips and thighs requires help from his arms to stand. 3. Weakening trunk and back muscles require the legs and arms to help keep an upright position. 4. Weakening of the trunk requires this movement to help breath.