A nurse is caring for a 10-year-old child who has nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
A. serum protein 5.0 g/dL
B. Hgb 14.5 g/dL
C. Hct 40%
D. Platelet 200,00 mm3
A. serum protein 5.0 g/dL
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A) Overproduction of melanin B) Increased secretion of sebum C) Decline in the number of eccrine glands D) Decreased ratio of estrogen to androgen hormones
When assessing a client with a somatoform disorder, how would the mental health nurse assess the client's secondary gains?
A) By asking questions concerning the type and amount of medications the client is taking B) By asking questions to elicit any pattern of repeated complaints by taking a history of current and past health status C) By asking questions concerning any previous work or activity the client used to be able to do that he or she is unable to perform as a result of the symptoms D) By asking questions concerning physical complaints
A 58-year-old father and a 45-year-old mother gave birth to a baby boy 2 days ago. The nurse assesses a single palmar crease and low-set ears on the newborn
The nurse plans to counsel the couple about which of the following chromosomal abnormality? 1. Trisomy 13 2. Trisomy 18 3. Trisomy 21 4. Trisomy 26
Which statement, if made by an older adult patient, would be of most concern to the nurse?
a. "I prefer to manage my life without much help from other people." b. "I take three different medications for my heart and joint problems." c. "I don't go on daily walks anymore since I had pneumonia 3 months ago." d. "I set up my medications in a marked pillbox so I don't forget to take them."