The nurse is preparing to discharge a client whose calcium level was low but is now just barely within the normal range (9 – 10.5 mg/L).  Which statement by the client indicates the need for additional teaching?

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The nurse is caring for a client with a primary medical diagnosis of acute renal failure secondary to treatment of a urinary tract infection with a nephrotoxic antibiotic.  The client’s morning basic metabolic panel (BMP) reveals the following abnormal data: Na+ 135 mEq/L K+ 6.5 mEq/L Ca+ 7.1 mg/dL Phos+ 5.3 mmol/L Which additional assessment data does the nurse anticipate in clients with hyperphosphatemia?

When is a good time for kangaroo care?

The COTA is using motor learning to improve a child’s ability to complete his chores. Currently the child’s performance is inconsistent, but it is becoming noticeably more reliable and efficient.  His performance is best described as being in this stage of learning

The COTA is training a child with ASD to be a social thinker.  What is appropriate?

The COTA is working with a 6 year old kindergartener whose family has recently migrated to the U.S.  He is on an IEP secondary to a qualifying condition of SLI (speech & language impairment).  The COTA notices that in order to get up from circle time on the floor he goes into quadruped posture and then extends the knees and elbows.  He proceeds to walk the hands up the legs until he is standing upright. The COTA informs

A child with spina bifida presents with impaired function below C8 spinal cord level.  What type of wheel chair would be most appropriate?

An autistic child frequently licks and gnaws on his hand.  The teacher and parent request the school based OT fabricate splints to block elbow flexion so he cannot reach the hand. What is the correct action

A child seen for early intervention has low scores on the PDMS II.  He has delayed motor and object manipulation skills. What is the best intervention?