A sick or injured child's general appearance is MOST reflective of:
A) the etiology of the problem.
B) his or her cardiovascular status.
C) his or her central nervous system function.
D) his or her ability to be consoled.
Answer: C) his or her central nervous system function.
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When preparing a therapeutic milieu for a patient who has bulimia nervosa, the nurse should provide:
A. Realistic limits and guidelines on behavior after eating. B. A strict regimen of activities to ease the patient's anxiety. C. Constant focus on the correct type and amount of food to instill adequate nutrition. D. Sympathy for the patient's condition.
When transcribing new orders for sympathomimetic medications prescribed for a geriatric patient, the nurse expects the dosage will be what?
A) The average adult dosage B) Slightly higher than adult dosages C) The lowest possible effective dosage D) Approximately half the normal adult dosage
A client's fundal height has increased 4 centimeters since her last prenatal exam 1 month ago. The nurse should recognize that this measurement indicates:
a. excessive amniotic fluid b. fetal growth retardation c. need for further examination because of the possibility of twins d. normal fetal growth
Which of the following is a reason to test clients for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis at the same time?
A) The symptoms of these diseases are the same and culture tests alone can determine the disease that has infected the client. B) The infecting bacterium in all cases is the same and therefore clients have concurrent infections. C) The infections spread through the same medium and therefore clients have concurrent infections. D) It is not unusual for clients to have concurrent infections with more than one sexually transmitted disease (STD).