An 8-month-old infant who cries when the parents leave the room has developed the concept of

A) circular reactions.
B) permanence.
C) reversibility.
D) assimilation.


B

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The second period of reactivity of the infant is characterized by which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

a. Transient grunting b. Decrease in gagging c. Heart and respiratory accelerations d. Decrease in peristalsis e. May have first meconium stool f. Increased responsiveness to external stimuli

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While attempting to revive a person brought to the emergency department with extreme hypothermia (rectal temperature of 94° F), unconscious, and shivering, the nurse is alarmed when assessment reveals that the patient has:

a. reddened, cold ears. b. stopped shivering. c. blanched, hardened fingers. d. blisters on hands and arms.

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At a well-child visit, the mother of a 2-year-old asks about diet information. The child needs a 1000-calorie diet. The nurse informs the mother that:

a. Her child needs 4 to 5 cups of milk per day b. Her child needs 23 grams of protein per day c. Her child needs to drink skim milk or low-fat milk d. Her child needs to drink whole milk

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The nurse measures a client's blood pressure to be 158/92 mmHg. The nurse recognizes that this blood pressure is classified as:

1. normal. 2. prehypertension. 3. stage I hypertension. 4. stage II hypertension.

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