The school nurse is caring for a 7-year-old child who has demonstrated a significantly lower-than-average score for mental age on standardized tests in reading. However, the child's IQ scores were within the average range
The nurse interprets this information as suggesting which of the following?
A) Communication disorder
B) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
C) Asperger syndrome
D) Dyslexia
D
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A client is receiving an infusion of alteplase (Activase) for an intra-arterial clot. The client begins to mumble and is disoriented. What action by the nurse takes priority?
a. Assess the client's neurologic status. b. Notify the Rapid Response Team. c. Prepare to administer vitamin K. d. Turn down the infusion rate.
Which statement would make the following nursing diagnosis complete?
"Lack of support groups and programs for single parents, the elderly, and person with STDs as manifested by high percentage of deaths in these age groups in 6 months of sexually transmitted diseases." A) There is a high mortality rate from sexually transmitted diseases. B) Adolescents have a high death rate. C) The elderly have a high death rate. D) Support groups will decrease the mortality rate from STDs.
Which assessment finding most clearly indicates an adolescent has a conduct disorder?
a. Misses at least one day of school a month b. Admits to pulling the dog's ears and tail for "fun" c. Told the teacher that he is usually "sad and confused" d. Consistently awakens during the night and has difficulty falling asleep again
The nurse is preparing to provide instructions on the use of an epinephrine auto-injector. Which information should the nurse include?
A. If you need to use this pen, seek medical advice as follow-up. B. You can dispose of a used EpiPen in your regular trash. C. Keep an extra EpiPen on hand. D. Store this device in your refrigerator. E. Carry an EpiPen in your car's glovebox.