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Which of the following signs and symptoms experienced by a child with suspected appendicitis should the nurse correctly judge to be unrelated to the transient sympathetic effects caused by the acute abdominal pain?
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Correct Answer: Chills.
The mother of the child diagnosed with Kawasaki disease asks the nurse about the disorder. On which description of this disorder should the nurse base the response to the mother?
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Correct Answer: It is also called mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome and is a febrile generalized vasculitis of unknown etiology.
Which of the following serologic tests should the nurse have on the chart before a client is started on tissue plasminogen activator or alteplase recombinant (Activase)?
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Correct Answer: Partial thromboplastin time
The nurse interprets the rhythm strip below from a client's bedside monitor as which of the following?
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Correct Answer: Atrial fibrillation.
The nurse teaches the mother of a toddler who has had cleft palate repair that her child is at risk for developing which of the following in the future?
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When using crutches, the client should be instructed to bear weight primarily on the:
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Correct Answer: Hands
A client with a diagnosis of gout is prescribed indomethacin. The nurse should instruct the client to:
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A 17-year-old client has been admitted to the hospital for a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis of bone cancer. The nurse should assess the client for which conditions? Select all that apply.
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A mother calls the clinic after her 4-year-old choked on a peanut. The mother reports that she performed abdominal thrusts and the child is breathing normally now. The nurse should tell the mother to:
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Correct Answer: Call the physician if the child begins to sweat and feels dizzy.
The nurse is evaluating a diabetic client's understanding of the signs of hyperglycemia. Which statement by the client reflects an understanding?
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Correct Answer: I may notice signs of fatigue, dry skin, and increased urination.