The pediatric nurse assessing the child's ear, nose, and throat knows that children are more susceptible to otitis media than adults due to anatomical differences. The nurse is aware that children have:
Select all answers that apply.
A) underdeveloped cartilage lining.
B) horizontal lying Eustachian tubes.
C) longer, thinner Eustachian tubes.
D) immature humoral defense mechanisms.
A, B, D
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1. Food preferences 2. Religious beliefs 3. Perceptions of the cause for disease 4. All of the above are correct
A comprehensive nursing assessment for NMS would necessarily include what?
A) Headache, muscle aches, and paresthesias B) Confusion, giddiness, and hyperalertness C) Muscular rigidity, tremors, and difficulty swallowing D) Dry mouth, flushing, and urinary retention
A nurse is teaching an adolescent female patient about 28-day monophasic combination oral contraceptives. The provider has instructed the patient to begin taking the pills on the first Sunday after the onset of her next period
What will the nurse tell the patient? a. "If breakthrough spotting occurs, you should begin taking a new pack of pills." b. "Protection from pregnancy will begin immediately." c. "Use another form of contraception for the next month." d. "You may take the pills at different times of day."
A mother calls the emergency department and says, "My 5-year-old just took four chloroquine (Aralen) that my husband was prescribed because he is going to Africa." What should the nurse advise?
1. "There should be no adverse effects." 2. "Watch your child for nausea or vomiting." 3. "Bring your child to the emergency department immediately." 4. "Call 911 and watch your child for seizure activity until they arrive." 5. "There should be no problem unless your child has kidney disease."