. One of the most urgent issues facing the discipline of nursing is the artificial separation of theory and practice
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
ANS: T
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The nurse has experienced challenges in administering a 3-year-old boy's oral antibiotics due to the boy's resistance. How can the nurse best ensure that this patient receives his necessary medication?
A) Convince the boy that the medication is actually a treat, especially reserved for him. B) Mix the medication with pleasantly flavored syrup or pureed fruit. C) Withdraw some of the child's privileges if he refuses to take his medication. D) Distract the child with a toy and then put it in his mouth quickly.
Objective data collected in the assessment of an orthopedic client would include: (Select all that apply.)
a. client's gait d. feelings about body image b. muscle strength e. use of assistive de-vices c. crepitus in joints f. client's occupation
Which interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care to address nutrition for a child who is diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)? Select all that apply
1. Encourage three large meals each day. 2. Eliminate unpleasant odors from the environment during meals. 3. Weigh the child each day, using the same scale. 4. Assess skin turgor every 4 hours. 5. Include favorite foods in the meal plan.
An older patient asks why body height has decreased an inch over the last year. How should the nurse respond to the patient?
A. "There is no need to worry; you only lost 1 inch since last year. You probably won't lose much more than that." B. "There could be something wrong, so you should discuss it with your physician." C. "There can be several causes for the loss of height, but as we age, bone mass decreases and the spinal column shortens." D. "Everybody gets shorter as they get older."