A patient with tuberculosis is found to have a pleural effusion.  What category of fluid is most likely to be found if the patient were to undergo a diagnostic thoracentesis?

hematuria

Sequence 2 – This question is worth 20 points.

The parents of an 18-month-old child bring the child to the clinic after observing a brief, first-time seizure of less than 2 minutes in their child. In the clinic, the child has a temperature of 103.1°F and signs of a viral upper respiratory infection. He is alert, rest of exam is normal. The child is alert and responding normally. What will the FNP do?

A 3-week old infant presents with poor feeding and fever. You are unable to find a source and understand that UTI is on the list of differentials. What is the recommended treatment if the infant is found to have a UTI?

Which mineral is needed for thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) to stimulate the secretion of thyroid hormone (TH)?

You are educating a patient on non-pharmacological approaches to pain management. Identify 4 approaches that you might suggest the patient try. (Partial credit may apply).

A nurse is reviewing the results of a patient’s urinalysis. Which of the following findings would be considered normal? 

A nurse is educating the family of a patient recently diagnosed with Huntington’s disease. Which statement by a family member indicates a correct understanding of the condition’s pathophysiology and clinical manifestations? 

A nurse is educating a group of parents about the risk factors for hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) in children. Which of the following is the most significant risk factor for the development of HUS?