A child in decompensated shock with hypotension should:
A) be intubated to protect his or her airway.
B) receive initial fluid resuscitation at the scene.
C) be given 25% dextrose to prevent hypoglycemia.
D) receive volume expansion with 5% dextrose in water.
Answer: B) receive initial fluid resuscitation at the scene.
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a. Kohlberg's theory of moral development. b. Piaget's stages of cognitive development. c. Lao Tsu's theory of development. d. Fowler's stages of faith development.
During a discussion between the student nurse and nurse about the results of a client's nutritional assessment, the student nurse asks, "Which one of the pieces of the nutritional assessment is least important?" Of the following responses,
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a. the child perceives that he or she is unable to meet the demands placed on him or her b. a child's behavior changes from the usual behavior to new and different behaviors c. the child exhibits any of the symptoms normally associated with stress d. it would normally be considered stressful for a child
Hypotension is when the blood pressure is
A) 120/80 or above. B) 130/70 or below. C) 110/70 or above. D) 100/60 or below.