Which of the following is the most common type of shock in children?
A) Neurogenic
B) Anaphylactic
C) Hypovolemic
D) Septic
Answer: C) Hypovolemic
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a. intraoperative injections of corticosteroids b. release of the ulnar nerve c. release of the transverse carpal ligament d. stretching of the wrist tendons and ligaments under anesthesia
A nurse administered 8 mg of morphine intravenously 20 minutes ago to the client in sickle cell crisis. Which condition indicates that pain relief has been achieved?
A. The client is sleeping. B. The client's skin is warm and dry. C. The client's blood pressure is 120/80. D. The client tells the nurse the pain is better.
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A. "If your heart beat increases, be sure to contact your health care provider." B. "Read the labels of over-the-counter allergy drugs and avoid those containing pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine." C. "Be sure to drink plenty of water whenever you take an over-the-counter antihis-tamine or decongestant." D. "Your eyes may become very dry when taking any allergy medication or decon-gestant and you should use an eye-moistening agent."
A febrile preschool-aged child presents to the after-hours clinic. Varicella (chickenpox) is diagnosed on the basis of the illness history and the presence of small, circumscribed skin lesions filled with serous fluid
Which type of skin lesion will the nurse report? a. Vesicles b. Wheals c. Papules d. Pustules