A transient ischemic attack (TIA) may result from embolization of atheromatous material from an internal carotid artery plaque that lodges in the brain
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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A 7-year-old child has been seen in the pediatric clinic three times in the last 2 months for complaints of abdominal pain. Physical exam and all ordered lab work have been normal
Which statement or question by the nurse working with this child would be most helpful to determine the etiology of this child's abdominal pain? 1. "Have there been any changes in your child's school or home life recently?" 2. "Tell me what your child usually eats on a normal day.". 3. "Are your child's immunizations up to date?" 4. "Has your child had any fevers or viral illnesses in the last 3 months?"
A community health nurse visits a home and notices multiple bruises on a 4-year-old child. The mother reports that her husband is an alcoholic and is currently sleeping. What is the most appro-priate action for the nurse to take?
a. Question the mother about sexual abuse b. Initiate interventions directed at family violence c. Report the case of suspected child abuse to authorities d. Refer the mother to a social worker or Al-Anon group
When teaching a new mother about infant nutrition, the nurse emphasizes that the infant requires no supplemental water because breast milk contains _______% water. Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The Framingham Heart Study was successful in
1. Providing information on the effectiveness of risk-reduction interventions 2. Documenting the relationship between social variables and heart disease 3. Identifying factors contributing to the development of coronary heart disease and high blood pressure 4. Demonstrating the effects of mass media in modifying high-risk behavior