The pediatric nurse identifies the following pediatric and adolescent considerations about sex and sexuality: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Infants begin to develop a gender identity.
2. Female children are at risk for sexual abuse.
3. Adolescent sexual behaviors are influenced by culture and peers.
4. TSE and BSE are unnecessary until young adulthood.
5. Pregnancy prevention should be addressed.
2,3,5
Rationale: Gender identity begins by 3 years of age.
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1. Spares potassium. 2. Produces rapid diuresis. 3. Blocks reabsorption of sodium and water in renal tubules. 4. Promotes vascular relaxation.
Normally, the central chemoreceptors responsible for triggering ventilation changes respond to which of the following?
a. Increased PaCO2 c. Decreased PaO2 b. Increased HCO3– d. Increased PaO2
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1. renal failure 2. coronary artery disease 3. heart failure 4. rheumatic heart disease