1. A nurse is caring for a newly admitted school-age child who has hypopi- tuitarism. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
Desmopressin
Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone Recombinant growth hormone Levothyroxine: Recombinant growth hormone
Reco...
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1. A nurse is caring for a newly admitted school-age child who has hypopi-tuitarism.
Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to
prescribe?
Desmopressin
Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone
Recombinant growth hormone Levothyroxine:
Recombinant growth hormone
Recombinant growth hormone injections are used to treat hypopituitarism, which inhibits cell growth
and results in growth failure.The nurse should expect the providerto prescribe this treatment.
2. A nurse is providing dietary teaching to the guardian of a school-age childwho has
cystic fibrosis. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
"You should offer your child high-protein meals and snacks throughout theday."
"You should decrease your child's dietary fat intake to less than 10% of theircaloric
intake."
"You should restrict your child's calorie intake to 1,200 per day."
"You should give your child a multivitamin once weekly.": You should offer yourchild high-
protein meals and snacks throughout the day."
The nurse should instruct the guardian to provide a diet that is well-balanced and high in protein and
calories. Children who have cystic fibrosis require a higher percentage of the recommended dietary
allowances of all nutrients to meet their energy requirements. Children who have good nutritional
intake have improved lungfunction and decreased risk of infection.
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Medications:
Diagnostic:
Side effects:
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Treatment :
Nursing considerations :
Nursing Interventions:
Client Education:
4. A nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant during a well-child visit. Which ofthe
following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Presence of a central incisor tooth
Presence of strabismus
Presence of an open anterior fontanel
Presence of external cerumen: Presence of strabismus
Strabismus, or crossing of the eyes, typically disappears at 3 to 4 months of age. If not corrected
early, this can lead to blindness. Therefore, the nurse should reportthis finding to the provider.
5. A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to the parent of a toddler. Whichof the
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following expected behavior characteristics of toddlers should the nurse include?
Controls impulsive feelings
Understands right from wrong
Easily separates from parents for long periods of time
Expresses likes and dislikes: Expresses likes and dislikes
The nurse should include that expressing likes and dislikes is an expected behaviorof toddlers. This is
the time in life when a toddler is developing autonomy and
self-concept. They will try to assert themselves and frequently refuse to comply. Theparent should allow
the child to have some control, but also set limits for them so they learn from their behavior and learn
to control their actions.
6. A nurse is assessing the pain level of a 3-year-old toddler. Which of thefollowing
pain assessment scales should the nurse use?
FACES
Numeric
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