The pediatric nurse correctly understands that the most common cause for diarrhea worldwide is _________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
rotavirus
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A patient is admitted with an asthma attack caused by an allergic reaction to a medication. The nurse is aware that this severe allergic response is triggered by the immediate release of what?
A) Antihistamine B) Histamine C) Epinephrine D) Surfactant
Which of the following is a normal finding from palpating the liver in a young child?
a. A firm liver edge is palpable 3 cm below the right costal margin. b. A soft liver edge is palpable 1–2 cm below the right costal margin. c. The surface of the liver is nodular with a firm, sharp border. d. The surface of the liver is soft, smooth, and tender.
Which statement is correct in regard to the muscle relaxant botulinum toxin type B (Myobloc)?
1. It can be classified as a cholinergic agonist. 2. Increased muscle strength is often seen within a couple of weeks. 3. It can take 6 months for the effects to be seen. 4. In high doses, it is poisonous, causing the same symptoms food poisoning does.
The nurse is discussing hygiene issues with a group of mothers with young school-age children
When discussing the topic of head lice (pediculosis capitis), the nurse realizes that the most im-portant motivation for preventing and/or managing this condition is that: 1. The lice may carry various other serious diseases 2. The parasites are extremely difficult to remove and kill 3. The presence of lice typically reflects poor hygiene practices 4. The parasites are easily transferable from one person to another