The leading cause of children being absent from school due to a chronic illness is:

a. Diabetes
b. Cancer
c. Asthma
d. Autism


ANS: C

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An intravenous pyelogram confirms the presence of a 4-mm renal calculus in the proximal left ureter of a newly admitted patient. Physician orders include meperidine (Demerol) 100 mg IM q4h PRN, strain all urine, and encourage fluids to 4000 mL/day

What should be the nurse's highest priority when planning care for this patient? a. Pain related to irritation of a stone b. Anxiety related to unclear outcome of condition c. Ineffective health maintenance related to lack of knowledge about prevention of stones d. Risk for injury related to disorientation

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The nurse is caring for a client with chronic constipation. Which findings in the client's health history could be the cause of the current constipation?

Select all that apply. A) Bed rest B) High-fiber foods C) Low-fiber foods D) Chronic laxative use E) Depression

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At what age is an infant first expected to locate an object hidden from view?

a. 4 months of age b. 6 months of age c. 9 months of age d. 20 months of age

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