The parents of a 6-year-old have just been told that their child will die shortly. The age at which the average child is capable of understanding death is

A) 3 years.
B) 6 years.
C) 9 years.
D) 12 years.


C

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What is the large, fan-shaped muscle that covers the anterior chest from the sternum to the proximal end of the humerus and acts on the joint of the shoulder to flex, adduct, and rotate?

a. Serratus anterior b. Intercostal c. Transversus abdominis d. Pectoralis major

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The majority of people function in a relatively healthy manner, but their functioning capacity can be diminished by:

a. lack of a support system. b. periods of crisis. c. nutritional deficits. d. a physical disease process.

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The caregiver of a fifth-grade boy reports that the child has been scratching at the groin for a week

The caregiver describes the skin area as being "black pin dots that seem to have dark tails." What should the nurse suspect the child is experiencing? A) Lice B) Scabies C) Ringworm D) Prickly heat

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Working with the national Safe Kids Campaign, the school nurse can give educational programs reminding children to use their seat belts or bicycle helmets to prevent injuries

Another area where education is needed because of the high potential for many injuries is: 1. School sports 2. Classrooms 3. Library activities 4. School busses

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