A nurse is preparing a school-aged child for a lumbar puncture. The nurse would expect to position the child in which manner?
A) On her side with the head flexed forward and knees flexed to the abdomen
B) Sitting upright with the head flexed forward to the chest
C) Supine with arms and legs pronated and extended
D) Prone with the arms flexed under the chest
A
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A male client displaying acute mania has disrobed in the hall three times in 2 hours. The nurse
should a. direct the client to wear his clothes at all times. b. ask if the client finds the clothes bothersome. c. tell the client he is embarrassing the women. d. arrange for one-on-one supervision.
What acid-base problem could result if a client being mechanically ventilated is ventilated at too high a rate of breaths per minute?
A. Acid deficit alkalosis B. Base excess alkalosis C. Acid excess acidosis D. Base deficit acidosis
What is the narrowing of preputial opening of foreskin called?
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