The nurse will expect which of the following in a hypovolemic patient?
A) Strong, fast pulse
B) Weak, thready pulse
C) Normal to high blood pressure
D) Weight gain
B
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A mother asks the nurse how much food should be offered to her 2-year-old. What is a good rule of thumb for serving size (in tablespoons) per year of age?
a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5
The home health care nurse is visiting a family with a 3-year-old to observe a meal. The parent gives the child a plate with cup of pureed meat. What action by the nurse is best?
a. Document how well the child eats the serving of meat. b. Inquire if the child still drinks from a bottle between meals. c. Ask the parents what they serve the child for snacks. d. Provide teaching on the appropriate serving size for this child.
The nurse planning care for a client realizes that the developmental stage that is crucial for identity development is:
a. young adult. c. preschool age. b. infancy. d. adolescence.
The parents of a child with type 1 diabetes mellitus ask how to prevent episodes of hypoglycemia. Which recommendation should the nurse make to these parents?
a. Provide three large meals daily but avoid snacks b. Provide snacks during the day and prior to exercise c. Avoid extra calories and closely maintain the prescribed diet plan d. Send candy bars to school with the student in case hypoglycemia symptoms occur