You care for a toddler who has a functional heart murmur. You would advise the child's parents that
A) this type of murmur is insignificant.
B) mild activity restrictions are indicated.
C) more frequent health appraisals are indicated.
D) corrective surgery may be required later in life.
A
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A. Creating trust and optimism B. Establishing an on-call list to use for staffing problems C. Following the organization's policies for each and every situation D. Delineating each staff's role in detail so there is no repetition
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A nurse is providing an educational class to a group of older adults at a community senior center
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