A school-age child is experiencing lower leg pain after receiving a sports injury
The level of pain is not consistent with the description of the incident and the nurse learns that the child has had pain in that spot off and on for several months. The health care provider prescribes a biopsy, a bone scan and a bone marrow aspiration. What health problem is being identified for this child?
A) Osteosarcoma
B) Ewing sarcoma
C) Legg–Calvé–Perthes syndrome
D) Acute osteomyelitis
Ans: B
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Which of the following precautions should be followed after administration of mydriatic medication in the eye?
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1. Touch is appropriate when a family member is making inappropriate comments to the nurse. 2. Touch is never appropriate in the nursing profession. 3. Touch is appropriate when an upset spouse is alone and the client has just expired. 4. Touch is appropriate when a young male client asks a young student nurse for a hug.
Kelly has diarrhea and is wondering if she can take loperamide (Imodium) for the diarrhea. Loperamide:
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