A father asks you what symptoms he can expect with normal teething in his infant. Which of the following would you tell him?
A) The child's gum line will be tender.
B) The child will not play or eat for 2 days.
C) He can expect his child to be constipated for 2 days.
D) The child's temperature may go as high as 102°F.
A
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a. impaired short or long-term memory b. aphasia c. apraxia d. dysphagia
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1. Otitis media 2. Otitis externa 3. Hemotympanum 4. Tophi
Which statement by a nurse demonstrates cultural competence?
a. "Without knowledge of cultural diversity, misunderstandings arise between patient and nurse." b. "Nurses who assume care for persons of different cultures need to assume those beliefs as their own in order to give good care." c. "Women of most cultures have adopted assertive communication." d. "Traditional healing practices should not be combined with Western medicine to treat a patient."
Which patient statement indicates a need for further instruction about the emotional preparation for surgery?
a. "I'm going to hug my surgeon tomorrow." b. "My fate is in the hands of my surgeon. I'm frightened about the outcome." c. "I'll be ready for a cheeseburger when I get back." d. "I know I may have some pain, but this gallbladder will be gone when I wake up."