Children between the ages of 6 months and 6 years are at risk for lead poisoning. Which is cor-rect?
a. Lead enters the body through contami-nated foods.
b. Signs and symptoms are sudden in onset.
c. Lead always affects the neurological sys-tem.
d. Lead can lower intelligence and cause learning problems.
D
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A) damage of the spleen. B) fracture(s) of the right lower ribs. C) fracture(s) of the left lower ribs. D) small bowel trauma.
Which task can a nurse safely delegate to a student nurse who is working as a nursing assistant?
a. Distributing medications to patients b. Administering insulin injections c. Collecting intake and output data d. Assessing patients
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What else would the nurse assess regarding this client's pain? 1. Onset, duration, and recurrence 2. Location 3. Intensity 4. Quality
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