infant who has had diarrhea for 3 day admitted in lethargic state, is breathing rapidly. parent states that baby has been ingesting formula,although not as much as usual,cannot understand the sudden change. What explanation should nurse give the parent?
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13%
Cellular metabolism is unstable in young children.
23%
The proportion of water in the body is less than in adults.
28%
Renal function is immature in children until they reach school age.
36%
The extracellular fluid requirement per unit of body weight is greater than in adults.
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A parent tells the nurse, "My 9-month-old baby no longer has the same strong grasp that was present at birth and no longer acts startled by loud noises." How should the nurse explain these changes in behavior?
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10%
"I will check these responses before deciding how to proceed."
31%
Failure of these responses may be related to a developmental delay."
28%
"Additional sensory stimulation is needed to aid in the return of these responses.”
31%
These responses are replaced by voluntary activity at about five months of age."
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An infant is receiving parenteral therapy. The IV orders are 400 mL of D5W0.45%codium chloride to run over 8 hours. At what rate should the nurse maintain the hourly rate? Record your answer using a whole number.
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8%
45ml
65%
50ml
20%
55ml
6%
None
The nurse is teaching a group of parents about the side effects of the immunization vaccines. Which sign should the nurse include when talking about an infant receiving the Haemophilus influenzae (Hib) vaccine?
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4%
Lethargy
23%
Urticaria
41%
Generalized rash
32%
Low grade fever
A nurse is performing a physical examination on an infant with Down syndrome. For what anomaly should the nurse assess the child?
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21%
Bulging fontanels
29%
Stiff lower extremities
44%
Abnormal heart sounds
6%
Unusual pupillary reactions
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When explaining the occurrence of febrile seizures to a parents' class, what information should the nurse include
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17%
They may occur in minor illnesses.
30%
The cause is usually readily identified.
34%
They usually do not occur during the toddler years.
18%
The frequency of occurrence is greater in females than males.
A parent tells the nurse in the emergency department, "My 3-year-old has had a fever for several days and has been vomiting." After instituting ordered measures to reduce the fever, what nursing action is most important?
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23%
Preventing shivering
22%
Restricting oral fluids
28%
Measuring output hourly
27%
Taking vital signs hourly
The nurse observes that a 3-year-old child in a crib has a clamped jaw and is having a tonic-clonic seizure. What is the priority nursing responsibility at this time?
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4%
Apply restraints.
15%
Administer oxygen.
69%
Protect the child from self-injury.
13%
Insert a plastic airway in the child's mouth.
A child sitting on a chair in a playroom starts to have a tonic-clonic seizure with a clenched jaw.What is the nurse's best initial action?
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7%
Attempt to open the jaw.
51%
Place the child on the floor.
20%
Call out for assistance from staff.
22%
Place a pillow under the child's head.
A nurse is caring for a child with the diagnosis of meningitis. What clinical findings indicate an increase in intracranial pressure?
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31%
Bradycardia
22%
Hyperalertness
29%
Decreased pulse pressure
17%
Decreased systolic blood pressure
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