The nurse reviews the chart of a child and notes that the child is prescribed methylphenidate (Ritalin). The nurse expects to see which of the following if the Ritalin is effective?
A) Ability to focus
B) Insomnia
C) Anxiety
D) Hallucinations
A,
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The nurse is caring for an infant diagnosed with "failure to thrive." The nurse observes the physician taking blood pressures in all four extremities, and recognizes that the congenital cardiac defect suspected is:
1. Tetralogy of Fallot. 2. Pulmonary atresia. 3. Coarctation of the aorta. 4. Ventricular septal defect.
The nurse is providing care to a patient recovering from a bilateral adrenalectomy. What should the nurse do to assess for the onset of adrenal insufficiency?
1. monitor strict intake and output 2. change the dressing using clean technique 3. question the order for cortisol administration 4. place the patient on fluid restriction
The nurse is preparing to administer a 50-mcg dose of medication to a client. The medication is available in 100 mcg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
What will be an ideal response?
Which pediatric client will the community health nurse assess first?
1. A 6-year-old who is wheezing and short of breath. 2. A 2-year-old who has been pulling at his ear. 3. A 2-month-old with a 2-day history of diarrhea. 4. A 10-year-old with a sore throat and low-grade fever.