Chee is a 15-month-old male whose screening hemoglobin is 10.4 g/dL. Treatment for his anemia would be:
1. 18 mg/day of iron supplementation
2. 6 mg/kg per day of elemental iron
3. 325 mg ferrous sulfate per day
4. 325 mg ferrous sulfate tid
Answer: 2. 6 mg/kg per day of elemental iron
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(Select all that apply.) 1. The wax in the ears. 2. The lungs. 3. The heart. 4. The kidneys. 5. The skin.
The nurse is planning to clean a client's wound. When cleaning a wound, the nurse should:
a. work in a circular motion. b. cleanse from the dirty area to the clean area. c. scrub the wound vigorously. d. cleanse from the clean area to the dirty area.
The nurse and the mother of an infant are discussing the introduction of solid foods into her child's diet
Which of the following statements made by the mother reflects the best understanding of the most appropriate manner to introduce new foods? 1. "Both my husband and I have allergies, so I am very cautious about introducing anything new into her diet." 2. "I'm a fussy eater, and so are my other children; but I will offer her a variety of foods so she will have a good appetite." 3. "I'll start with nonwheat cereal and then vegetables; one new food a week so I can see if something doesn't agree with her." 4. "My other children just loved solids and really were a joy to feed; I expect she will be as receptive to new foods as they were."
According to the American Heart Association, at what age should blood pressure screening begin?
a. 3 b. 6 c. 9 d. 12