While reviewing various studies about the use of antipyretics possibly prolonging illness, the nurse notes that there are benefits to their use for the child with fever
Which of the following would the nurse identify as the best explanation related to the benefit of antipyretics?
A) They slow the growth of bacteria.
B) They increase neutrophil production.
C) They encourage T-cell proliferation.
D) They help decrease fluid requirements.
D
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Place the nursing assessments of a toddler in the best order
1. Examination of eyes, ears, and throat 2. Auscultation of chest 3. Palpation of abdomen 4. Developmental assessment
What conclusion can be drawn in a comparison of hospital costs with home care costs for ventilator-dependent children?
a. Hospital costs are about the same as home care costs. b. Hospital care is less expensive than home care. c. Hospital care is more expensive than home care. d. Hospital care is less expensive if one of the parents is not in the labor market.
B.K. eventually falls asleep and seems to be sleeping peacefully. several hours later, you hear an alarmon her pulse oximeter and enter her room to investigate. You find B.K. moaning softly; her oximeterreads 87%
What will you do next?
The patient has a potassium level of 5.9 mEq/L. The nurse is administering glucose and insulin. The patient's wife says, "He doesn't have diabetes, why is he getting insulin?" What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "Insulin will cause his extra potassium to go into his cells and lower the blood level." 2. "Insulin lowers his blood sugar levels and this is how the extra potassium is excreted." 3. "Insulin is safer than giving laxatives such as Kayexalate." 4. "Insulin will help his kidneys excrete the extra potassium."