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What clinical finding should a nurse expect a child with nephrosis to exhibit?
A. Elevated blood pressure
B. Blood-tinged urine
C. Elevated temperature
D. Urine protein 3+ to 4+ - Answer -D. Urine protein 3+ to 4+
When plotting a 20 week-old infant's weight on a standardized growth chart, the nurse
determines that the child's weight is between the 2nd and 3rd percentile. Based on this
finding what action should the nurse take?
A. Teach the parents about interventions for failure to thrive syndrome
B. Compare this weight with previous weights recorded in the child's record
C. Evaluate the parent's body build in relation to the infant's weight
D. Obtain a 24 hour nutritional history before making any conclusions - Answer -
Compare this weight with previous weights recorded in the child's record
A 12-year-old male client tells the nurse that he is happy to be taking growth hormones
because now he can expect to grow and be just as tall as all of his friends. What
response is best for the nurse to provide?
A"You must remember that this treatment regimen is not always effective."
B."Although being tall is important to you, remember there are far more important
characteristics than height."
C."You will grow with this medicine, and are likely to be taller than anyone in your
family."
D."Being taller is important to you and taking your injections will help achieve that goal."
- Answer -"Being taller is important to you and taking your injections will help achieve
that goal."
A 3-year-old boy is brought to the emergency room because of a possible diazepam
(Valium) overdose. He is lethargic and confused, and his vital signs are: pulse rate 100
beats/minute, respiratory rate 20 breaths/minute, and blood pressure 70/30. Which
nursing intervention has the highest priority?
A. Insert an orogastric tube for gastric lavage.
B. Prepare a set-up for an endotracheal intubation.
C. Draw blood for stat chemistries and blood gases.
D. Insert a Foley catheter to monitor renal functioning. - Answer -B. Prepare a set-up for
an endotracheal intubation.
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