The nurse working in a pediatric office finds that a child is below average in height and weight when assessed according to the standard growth chart
Which of the following would the nurse consider when determining the importance of this finding? 1. The child's cultural heritage
2. The child's age
3. How many siblings the child has
4. The marital status of the mother
1
Rationale 1: Culture and genetics play a role in determining average height and weight for a child. Children with shorter, smaller parents are more likely to fall below the average height and weight, and would be appropriate. The child's age is taken into consideration when plotting height and weight on a graph that indicates what would be normal for that age child. Number of siblings and marital status of the mother would not be anticipated to play a role in growth.
You might also like to view...
The nurse is planning a teaching session for a female patient who had a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which point should the nurse include?
A) Limit fluid intake to reduce the need to urinate. B) Take prescribed antibiotic until symptoms subside. C) Notify the physician if urinary urgency, burning, frequency, or difficulty occurs. D) Wear only nylon underwear to reduce the chance of irritation.
When assessing a family, the nurse determines that the parents exert little or no control over their children. This style of parenting is called which?
a. Permissive b. Dictatorial c. Democratic d. Authoritarian
What data would the nurse expect to find when performing an assessment of a 90-year-old suspected of having an upper respiratory infection?
a. Temperature elevation over 101° F b. Elevated white blood count c. History of recent periods of confusion d. Record of increased fluid intake
What insect precautions are not necessary to prevent insect-borne diseases in the tropics?
A. Using 100% DEET on skin to prevent bites B. Treating clothes with permetherin C. Covering up exposed skin to lessen biting surface D. Taking malaria pills as directed for areas at risk for malaria