After reviewing a diagnostic work-up of a pediatric patient, the nurse notes that the laboratory results show an insufficient production of antidiuretic hormone. The nurse knows that this result is indicative of:
A) diabetes insipidus.
B) diabetic ketoacidosis.
C) adrenocortical insufficiency.
D) syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone.
A
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Parents ask the nurse, "How should we deal with our toddler's regression since our new baby has come home?" The nurse should give the parents which response?
a. "Introduce new areas of learning." b. "Use time-out as punishment when regression occurs." c. "Ignore the behavior and praise appropriate behavior." d. "Explain to the toddler that the behavior is not acceptable."
The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a new mother about sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Which of the following would the nurse include in the teaching session as a risk factor?
A) Higher than normal birthweight B) Sleeping on a rigid bed C) Advanced age of the mother D) Smoking during pregnancy
A client wants to improve his overall health by learning healthy behaviors related to diet and exercise. An article in the paper suggested that men can reduce the risk of hypertension by eating healthy,
exercising, and maintaining an ideal weight. Which model for changing lifestyle behaviors with the above scenario correlate with? A) Revised Pender Health Promotion Model B) Health Belief Model C) The Transtheoretical Model D) The Stages-of-Change Model