An older client is admitted to the hospital with severe intermittent abdominal pain and fever. The client is known to have diverticulosis. The diagnostic test likely to be ordered for this client is
A) upper GI endoscopy.
B) barium enema.
C) CT scan of the abdomen.
D) colonoscopy.
C
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A toddler has been started on digoxin (Lanoxin) for cardiac failure. The nurse will teach the parents to monitor the child for signs of digoxin (Lanoxin) toxicity including:
1. Bradycardia. 2. Tinnitus. 3. Ataxia. 4. Lowered blood pressure.
Which of the following health problems continues to increase in school-aged and adolescent children?
a. Contagious diseases b. Obesity and related problems (diabetes) c. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) d. Stomach flu (viral gastroenteritis)
Which of the following would lead the nurse to suspect that a child is beginning to develop increased intracranial pressure?
A) Bradycardia B) Cheyne-Stokes respirations C) Fixed, dilated pupils D) Projectile vomiting
A patient tells the nurse that he thought he had a varicella vaccine as a child. His daughter has just developed varicella. What information should the nurse provide?
1. "Since you were vaccinated, you won't contract varicella from your daughter." 2. "Your innate immunity will protect you from contracting this disease." 3. "It is dangerous to give a second injection of vaccines." 4. "You may need an injection to boost your immunity." 5. "We can check your blood titer to check your immunity."