A 2-month-old infant is admitted to the pediatric unit with gastroenteritis and dehydration. Which assessment finding should the nurse anticipate?

A nurse is caring for a newborn with a Myelomeningocele.  Which nursing diagnosis would be the highest priority?

A ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is preferred to treat hydrocephalus because the extra tubing that can be placed reduces the number of surgical revisions necessary over time. 

An infant with bronchiolitis caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is admitted to the respiratory unit. What does the nurse expect the prescribed treatment to include?

Use the image below to answer the question. The differences in the beaks of these finches was contributed to natural selection. The beaks of the birds differed because of what?

In 3 or more sentences describe two causes of declining ecosystem biodiversity.  

The vet just told you that your dog has heart worms. The interaction between your dog and the heart worms could be which type?

Coral acquires zooxanthellae from their surrounding environment. The coral provides shelter and essential nutrients for the zooxanthellae to use during photosynthesis, while the zooxanthellae produce synthesized sugars, which the coral feeds on, and oxygen as a by-product. This is an example of what type of interaction?

In the African savannah, lions regularly hunt and feed on zebras. What type of interaction is this?

Tigers, wolves, and sharks are very strong predators and only consume other animals. They are referred to as what?