Janie is a 5-month-old breastfed infant with a fever. Treatment for her fever may include:

1. "Baby" aspirin
2. Acetaminophen suppository
3. Ibuprofen suppository
4. Alternating acetaminophen and ibuprofen


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After the client teaching has been completed, the nurse identifies which of the following as potential evaluation outcomes: Standard Text: Select all that apply

1. Teaching may have to be modified 2. Follow-up teaching may be needed 3. Behavior changes immediately 4. Clients may forget some things 5. Review is seldom necessary

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The nurse is explaining the events that lead up to ovulation to a young adult client. Which hormone would the nurse state as being primarily responsible for ovulation?

A) Estrogen C) Follicle stimulating hormone B) Progesterone D) Luteinizing hormone

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Why would a patient with hyperthyroidism be prescribed the drug methimazole (Tapa-zole)?

a. To limit the effect of the pituitary on the thyroid b. To destroy part of the hyperactive thyroid tissue c. To stimulate the pineal gland d. To block the production of thyroid hormones

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A patient has sustained a right tibial fracture and has just had a cast applied. Which instruction should the nurse provide in relationship to his cast care?

A) Cover the cast with a blanket until the cast dries. B) Keep your right leg elevated above heart level. C) Use a knitting needle to scratch itches inside the cast. D) A foul smell from the cast is normal.

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