Which statement best corresponds to a preschooler's understanding of hospitalization?
a. "A germ made me get sick."
b. "I got sick because I was mad at my brother."
c. "My tonsils are sick and they have to come out."
d. "I have a cast because I broke my leg."
ANS: B
The preschooler may feel guilty, particularly if an accident happens as a result of mischief on his or her part.
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A) White blood cell count with differential B) RBC, hemoglobin, and hematocrit C) INR and aPTT D) d-dimer and C-reactive protein
Nursing responsibilities related to victims of human trafficking may include:
a. recognizing signs of this form of violence. b. providing appropriate interventions and support. c. working toward prevention of this form of violence d. all of the above. e. a and b only.
Which assessment identifies the collection of objective data?
1. The patient rates her pain a 5 on a 0–10 pain scale. 2. The patient states she is anxious. 3. The patient has a wound measured at 5 centimeters in length. 4. The patient informs the nurse that she weighs 150 pounds.
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a. Enterohepatic circuit. c. Unconjugation of bilirubin. b. Conjugation of bilirubin. d. Albumin binding.