A child with growth hormone deficiency is receiving growth hormone. Which of the following would the nurse interpret as indicating effectiveness of this therapy?
A) Rapid weight gain
B) Complaints of headaches
C) Height increase of 4 inches
D) Growth plate closure
C
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A community health nurse has identified the target population and is determining an appropriate intervention. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to do next?
A) Develop an intervention based on the nurse's previous experiences B) Review the literature for research on previously attempted interventions C) Access the National Center for Health Statistics website for data
The nurse is talking with a client who has been informed that a younger sibling was killed in an automobile accident. The nurse concludes that the client is in denial when the client states:
1. "Maybe he'll be alright if they can get him to a hospital." 2. "I knew this would happen someday." 3. "I need to talk to my nieces." 4. "I need to go to my mother."
A 66-year-old retired professional basketball player is admitted to the hospital for a total knee replacement due to osteoarthritis. In preparing preoperative teaching for this patient, to the nurse includes which theory of aging to help him understand ho
a. Free radical theory b. Wear and tear theory c. Gene theory d. Cross-link theory
The nurse is recommending how to prevent iron deficiency anemia in a healthy, term, breast-fed infant. Which should be suggested?
a. Iron (ferrous sulfate) drops after age 1 month b. Iron-fortified commercial formula by age 4 to 6 months c. Iron-fortified infant cereal by age 2 months d. Iron-fortified infant cereal by age 4 to 6 months