A nurse is caring for a client, in an outpatient setting, wh…
A nurse is caring for a client, in an outpatient setting, who is experiencing poor appetite, fatigue, and thoughts of hopelessness. The nurse uses the SAD PERSONS scale to further assess. Which of the following items is included in SAD PERSONS?
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A 10-month-old boy is brought to the office by his parents for a routine visit. There are several small bruises on the knee and buttocks of the child. Upon further questioning of the parents, the mother reveals that the child has just started crawling. The father states that the child is trying to get up while holding the sofa and chairs also but cries after standing for a few minutes and then sit down. On examination, no other bruises are found, and the child is moving all his limbs without any issues except both the knees, which have a restricted range of motion. The child is scoring at the 90th percentile on the growth chart for both height and weight. What is the best initial test in the evaluation of this patient?
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Ethan is a 10-year-old boy who has recently been spending more time on his tablet and watching TV. His parents are concerned because he has become less active over the last year. He used to play outside with friends but now prefers sedentary activities. As a result, his physical fitness levels have decreased, and his weight has increased slightly. Ethan has also started showing signs of irritability and has difficulty focusing in school. In your own words tell me at least 3 recomendations that would help Ethan’s parents establish better habits, routines, and perhaps behaviors. *** In order to receive full credit you must provide 3 distinctive recommendations.
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The public health nurse is planning an education brochure regarding drug use during pregnancy and its effects on the neonate. Which of the following would the nurse include about behaviors of an infant born addicted to drugs.
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A client 4 weeks postpartum tells the nurse that they can’t cope any longer and is overwhelmed by the newborn. The baby has old formula on their cloths and under her neck. The patient doesn’t remember when they last bathed the baby. The nurse should encourage the physician to follow up with this patient immediately to be evaluated for:
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