Which of the following is the leading cause of illness and death in children under 5 years of age throughout the world?
1. Nutritional deficiencies
2. Shigella
3. Dehydration
4. Diarrhea
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Nutritional deficiencies and shigella can cause diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration.
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A child has been diagnosed with a basilar skull fracture. The nurse should monitor this child for:
1. Periorbital ecchymosis. 2. Subdural hematoma. 3. Protruding bone. 4. Epidural hematoma.
The nurse is caring for a patient who is having difficulty swallowing tablets. What action will the nurse implement to help the patient swallow their medication?
A) Turn the patient's head to one side B) Place a warm cloth on the back of the patient's neck C) Have the patient suck on a Popsicle D) Give the patient a copious amount of water to drink with the tablet
At the end of the shift, the nurse is ready to leave, but has not been relieved by the oncoming shift nurse. The nurse's responsibility to provide care for clients is part of the nurse's:
1. code of ethics. 2. critical thinking. 3. nursing process. 4. quality assurance.
Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) is prescribed for a patient, and the nurse provides instructions to the patient about the medication. The nurse includes which information?
a. The patient needs to avoid caffeine while on this drug. b. The patient needs to wear sunscreen while outside because of photosensitivity. c. Long-term therapy may result in nervousness and excitability. d. The medication may be taken with an antacid to reduce gastrointestinal upset.