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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is caring for a 4-week-old girl and her mother. Which is the most appropriate subject for anticipatory guidance?

A. Promoting the digestibility of breast milk
B. Telling how and when to introduce rice cereal
C. Describing root reflex and latching on
D. Advising how to choose a good formula

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Telling how and when to introduce rice cereal

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is inspecting the fingernails of an 18-month-old girl. What finding indicates chronic hypoxemia?

A. Nails that curve inward
B. Clubbing of the nails
C. Nails that curve outward
D. Dry, brittle nails

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Clubbing of the nails

Question 3 of 5

What is the rationale for placing a preterm infant born at 34 weeks of gestation in an incubator?

A. The infant has a small body surface-to-weight ratio.
B. Heat increases the flow of oxygen to the extremities.
C. The infant's temperature control mechanism is immature.
D. Heat within the incubator facilitates drainage of mucus.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The infant's temperature control mechanism is immature.

Question 4 of 5

A mother is concerned because her 9-year-old boy has developed the habit of twitching his eyes and flipping his hair while communicating with anyone. What is the best nursing response to this parent?

A. This may indicate that he needs eyeglasses.'
B. Children sometimes do these things for attention.'
C. This behavior suggests low self-esteem.'
D. Tics appear when a child is under stress.'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Tics appear when a child is under stress.'

Question 5 of 5

Order of development of secondary sexual characteristic in male

A. Testicular development — pubic hair — Axillary hair — beard
B. Pubic hair - testicular development - axillary hair — beard
C. Testicular development - beard - pubic hair - axillary hair
D. Axillary hair - beard - pubic hair - testicular development

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Testicular development — pubic hair — Axillary hair — beard

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