The mother of a child who has pneumonia is asking what could have been done to prevent the infection. The nurse teaches the mother that children older than 2 years:
a. are still protected by antibodies from the mother.
b. can be inoculated against pneumococcal pneumonia.
c. may have nutritional deficits that make them vulnerable.
d. are frequently sedentary, which makes them susceptible to infections.
B
The new recommendations for inoculations include protection against pneumonia.
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1. Some patients experience hyperactivity. 2. Take 30 to 60 minutes before airplane or boat departure. 3. Take 30 minutes after meals. 4. Do not take with dairy products.
A nurse is caring for a client with schizophrenia. The nurse understands that patients suffering from schizophrenia have problems in which of the following areas? Select all that apply
A) Processing information B) Inappropriate social behavior C) Communication D) Memory E) Decision making
Chemical changes in a drug that renders it active or inactive is known as
a. absorption. b. metabolism. c. excretion. d. distribution.
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A) "My previous nursing experiences have certainly played a huge part in my course success." B) "I always do better when I can work at my own pace and on things that interest me." C) "I can certainly see the relationship between critical thinking and earning good grades." D) "Doing well in this program is the key to being the best professional nurse I can be."