A 6-year-old is seen in a mental health clinic for possible hyperactivity. His mother reports that he is just "all boy." He has always been active and does not like to sit still for more than a minute
Which of the following data would be most important to assess to help evaluate his behavior?
A) Whether he was breastfed or bottle-fed as an infant
B) Family medical history for circulatory illnesses
C) A review of the boy's typical day
D) Medical history for communicable diseases
C
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1. Asking "burning" clinical questions 2. Making recommendations for practice improvement 3. Implementing accepted recommendations 4. Finding the very best evidence to try to answer those questions 5. Evaluating outcomes 6. Critically appraising and synthesizing the relevant evidence a. 5, 1, 4, 6, 3, 2 b. 1, 5, 4, 3, 2, 6 c. 1, 4, 6, 2, 3, 5 d. 5, 2, 1, 4, 6, 3
The nurse reviewing the laboratory results for an older client notes the specific gravity is below normal. The nurse's assessment findings include a temperature of 98.9?, heart rate 102 bpm, B/P 110/64, and respirations 20/min. Which condition does the nurse suspect the client is experiencing?
1. Dehydration 2. Hypernatremia 3. Glomerulonephritis 4. Hypokalemia
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A. "Daily, just before you take your insulin." B. "Whenever you test your blood for glucose." C. "Whenever you are ill or your blood sugar is consistently higher than 300 mg/dL." D. "Whenever you participate in vigorous exercise or experience a change in your daily activity level."
A patient who has been prescribed cephalexin (Keflex) reports having a severe allergic reaction to penicillin in the past. What is your best first response or action?
a. Reassure the patient that Keflex is not penicillin. b. Place an allergy alert band on the patient's wrist. c. Notify the prescriber immediately before the first Keflex dose. d. Highlight this important information in the patient's medical record.