The nurse is preparing to assess the vital signs of a 4-year-old. Which of the following would be the best approach?
A) "We need to assess your vital signs."
B) "I am going to see how warm you are and give your arm a hug."
C) "Can I take your temperature and blood pressure?"
D) "I am going to take your temperature and blood pressure."
B
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When reviewing the potential for biological warfare, the nurse realizes that one of the greatest bioterrorism threats in the world today is:
1. chickenpox. 2. smallpox. 3. rabies. 4. influenza.
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a. Right side-lying b. Dorsal recumbent c. Sims' d. Prone