The etiology of an illness is the
A) expected outcome of the illness.
B) signs and symptoms of the disease.
C) cause of the illness.
D) progression of the disease.
C
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His teeth have not yet developed, and he has difficulty standing. What is the child's most likely diagnosis? A) Rickets B) Rachitic rosary C) Paget disease D) Developmental dysplasia of the hip
The nurse recognizes that getting the hospitalized child to eat adequate amounts of food can be a challenge. One way to enhance nutrition is to:
a. reward with sweets for eating meals. b. discourage participation in noneating activities. c. administer large amounts of nutritious fluids. d. leave nutritious finger foods out for the child to eat.
The leadership model that emphasizes collaboration, community, and inclusion in decisionmaking, and promotes respect of self and others is
A. Servant B. Complexity C. Professional D. Transformational
When auscultating the heart of a 3-year-old girl, you hear an irregular heart beat. You understand that:
a. This is normal for a child under age 4 b. The heart should have a regular rhythm c. This may be caused by anxiety and should be rechecked in 1 hour d. This should be rechecked on the following shift