A 6-month-old client is admitted with acute viral gastroenteritis and moderate dehydration after 24 hours of vomiting and diarrhea. The infant weighs 7 kg. The nurse reviews developmental physiology to anticipate fluid shifts and clinical deterioration. Which statement best explains why this infant is at greater risk for rapid fluid imbalance compared with an older child?
Read DetailsA 6-month-old client is admitted with bronchiolitis and moderate dehydration. The client is receiving IV fluids and intermittent nebulized treatments. The provider writes an order for strict intake and output monitoring. During the 8-hour shift, the nurse documents the following:• 240 mL IV fluids infused• 60 mL oral rehydration solution taken• One wet diaper weighing 110 g (dry diaper weight 40 g)• One diaper containing loose stool weighing 150 g (dry diaper weight 40 g)• 20 mL emesis collected in a calibrated basinThe client’s urine specific gravity is 1.032. Which interpretation by the nurse is most appropriate?
Read DetailsA 2-year-old client is brought to the clinic after the parent is diagnosed with active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). The child was born in the United States and is asymptomatic. The parent reports chronic cough and weight loss over the past several months before diagnosis. The nurse is reviewing the child’s risk for disease progression and potential complications. Which statement by the nurse reflects the most accurate clinical understanding of TB in young children?
Read DetailsA 17-year-old client is brought to the emergency department after being found lethargic following a party. Friends report the client had been “smoking rock” earlier in the evening and then “crashed hard.” On assessment, the client is sleeping but arousable, with stable vital signs. The parent asks whether this is “dangerous withdrawal.”Which interpretation by the nurse is most accurate regarding cocaine use and its effects?
Read DetailsA 10-year-old client with newly diagnosed epilepsy is prescribed twice-daily oral antiepileptic medication. At a 1-month follow-up visit, the parent reports that the child has had two breakthrough seizures. When asked if the medication is being given as prescribed, the parent replies, “Yes, of course,” but appears uncertain about the timing of doses. The nurse wants to obtain a more accurate assessment of adherence and implement reliable monitoring strategies.Which actions by the nurse are appropriate to directly assess and monitor compliance?Select all that apply.
Read DetailsQUIZ 6: Pathogens and Microbes Due Date/Time: 11:59 PM April 6 Point Value = 20 points Maximum Time Limit = 20 Minutes (in one sitting) Must be taken in one 20-minute sitting/session. Honorlock is required to take this quiz. Remember to comply with identification requirements, and show your photo ID, please. NOTE: Acceptable forms of ID are CCAC Student ID, Driver’s License, other college issued ID, or government issued ID. CCAC Student ID is preferred. REMINDERS: Exams, tests, and quizzes are closed books, closed notes, closed slides, closed assignments, and taken individually. No additional devices allowed other than the one (1) being used for the exam/test/quiz. Only the test/exam/quiz screen should be open. A simple, basic calculator can be used (not phones). No other windows, websites, programs are permitted. “Cheating = The act or attempted act of deception by which a student misrepresents that he/she has mastered information on an academic exercise that, in fact, has not been mastered.”If you are found to be cheating on an exam or assignment at the very least, you will receive a grade of “0” for that exam or assignment. This may also lead to a failing grade in the course and disciplinary action by the college and the Dean of Academic Affairs. Please do not diminish your learning experience by cheating.
Read Details