The pediatric nurse explains to the student nurse that alterations in musculoskeletal functioning may be related to a congenital defect or an acquired defect. The nurse gives the following as an example of a congenital defect
A) Osteomyelitis
B) Juvenile arthritis
C) Muscular dystrophy
D) Osgood-Schlatter disease
C
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The nurse, planning care for a client with Parkinson disease (PD), identifies which intervention as supporting mobility while providing the spouse with an activity that is beneficial for the client?
A) Suggest that the spouse use a blender to make foods easier for the client to swallow. B) Review the medication administration schedule with the spouse. C) Instruct the spouse to ambulate the client at least four times a day. D) Instruct the spouse on proper turning and repositioning techniques.
The family of an older patient is concerned because the patient at times complains of pain but at other times does not. The family does not know what to believe. What can the nurse explain to the family about aging and pain perception?
A) "Older adults become progressively more sensitive to pain.". B) "The only pain to be concerned about is pain that lasts longer than 3 months.". C) "Older people have been shown to be less sensitive to pain than younger people.". D) "It's actually not clear in the research what happens to people's perception of pain as they age.".
A patient with type 1 diabetes is eating breakfast at 7:30 AM. Blood sugars are on a sliding scale and are ordered before a meal and at bedtime. The patient's blood sugar level is 317 mg/dL
Which formulation of insulin should the nurse prepare to administer? a. No insulin should be administered. b. NPH c. 70/30 mix d. Lispro [Humalog]
Public health programs are frequently implemented by the development of partnerships and coalitions with other providers, agencies, and groups in the location being served. The principles of partnership include which of the following?
1. Partnerships are easily formed among nurses working in public health in many states. 2. Partnerships use their own roles to accomplish tasks. 3. Partnerships are built up on identified strengths and assets including areas that need improvement. 4. Partnerships are loose associations among people.