A 5-year-old boy needs an IM injection. The least painful and most effective injection site would be the
A) deltoid muscle.
B) rectus femoris muscle.
C) ventrogluteal muscle.
D) dorsogluteal muscle.
C
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Which statement about conservators is true?
a. A conservatorship entails control over property, whereas a guardianship entails control over the person. b. The most legally restricting way individuals and property can be handled are through conservatorships and guardianships. c. Conservators cannot be members of the conservatee's (the patient's) family. d. Because a conservatorship is the least restrictive alternative, a court hearing is not required.
The nurse can best assist the reconstituted family to adapt to the new family structure by
a. helping them to achieve a normal nuclear family model b. recommending medication and psychotherapy when necessary c. involving all significant adults in counseling sessions d. validating the emotional distress that is occurring within the family
A 2-year-old child is diagnosed with lead poisoning caused by eating paint chips from a windowsill. What measure should the nurse instruct the parents to prevent this from occurring in the future?
A) Teaching their daughter that paint is not an edible substance B) Not allowing their daughter any milk products during daylight hours C) Covering the windowsills with paneling to prevent her from reaching them D) Administering ipecac syrup the next time they see her eat a paint chip
The nurse interviews the client about the health history. Which statement by the nurse is most likely to result in effective client communication?
1. "I'm not sure why you are here; can you explain it to me?" 2. "Tell me about things and people that are important to you.". 3. "I want to learn more about your pain—where does it start?" 4. "If you think it is important, I will try to notify the provider.".