Hydrocephalus is associated with progressive enlargement of the head in an infant
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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a. Pupillary reaction to light b. Temperature measurements c. Reports of serum electrolytes d. Complaints of sleep disturbances
Following several days of intermittent upper right quadrant pain, a 29-year-old obese, Native American woman has been diagnosed with cholelithiasis
The nurse at the clinic has taught the client about the pathophysiology and contributing factors to her health problem, as well as some of the likely treatment options. Which of the following statements by the client demonstrates a sound understanding of her diagnosis? A) "All in all, I guess this is a result of the fact that I've been eating a diet too high in cholesterol for too long." B) "Several factors like my genetics and gender may have contributed to this, but I'm glad that medications can cure it." C) "This explains why my skin was yellow-tinged lately and why I had those pains that spread to my upper back and right shoulder." D) "I suppose the fever and vomiting I had this week was probably a sign of my gallstones too."
The risk for which endocrine problem increases with aging?
A. Hyperthyroidism B. Diabetes mellitus C. Diabetes insipidus D. Cushing's disease
A patient is afebrile and presents to the school clinic complaining of nasal congestion, itchy nose and eyes, sneezing, and watery nasal discharge. During the assessment, which of the following would you not expect to find?
A) Pale and boggy mucosa B) Tender, palpable cervical nodes C) Nasal polyps D) History of allergic disorders