A nurse is preparing a presentation for a parent group about musculoskeletal injuries. When describing a child's risk for this type of injury, the nurse integrates knowledge that bone growth occurs primarily in which area?
A) Growth plate
B) Epiphysis
C) Physis
D) Metaphysis
B
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1. bacteria. 2. viruses. 3. fungi. 4. protozoa.
The nurse is assessing an 84-year-old patient. Which finding is consistent with aging?
a. Thick cerumen b. Increased perception of low-frequency sounds c. Pain in outer ear canal d. Increased hair on the pinna
In assessment of cross-cultural communication, which nonverbal behavior is the most important?
a. Placement of hands b. Facial expression c. Use of words d. Eye contact
The nurse is preparing a 25-year-old male client for a resting electroencephalogram (EEG). Which of the following accurately describes a nursing consideration for this client?
A) Explain that the test delivers a mild electrical shock. B) Tell the client that he should keep his eyes open throughout the test. C) Tell the client that he will be asked to watch a pattern on a TV monitor. D) Tell the client not to sleep the night before the EEG.