A 3-year-old child is recovering from injuries sustained in…
A 3-year-old child is recovering from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. How will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner evaluate this child’s pain? Ask the child to rate pain intensity on a 4- to 5-item pain discrimination scale. Have the child describe any pain as “no pain, a little pain, or a lot of pain.” Question the child about the intensity and specific location of any pain. Rely on nonverbal responses such as facial expressions and limb movements.
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During a well child assessment of a 15-year-old male, the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner notes the male does not have pubic hair but does have axillary hair. To further evaluate these findings, the nurse practitioner will inquire about which of the following? Exposure of exogenous estrogen Use of marijuana/cannabis Increase in height and weight Whether he shaves or waxes his pubic hair
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The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner is preparing to perform a painful procedure on a 4-month-old infant. Besides providing local anesthesia, what other pain control method provides analgesic effects? Providing toys Singing or music Sucrose solution Swaddling or cuddling
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An adolescent has localized bleeding of the gums when brushing the teeth. An exam of the mouth reveals the presence of plaque and calculus on the teeth, which are not loose. What will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner recommend? Consistently brushing and flossing the teeth twice daily Referral to an oral surgeon for treatment Rinsing the mouth daily with chlorhexidine gluconate Recommend fluoride supplement
Read DetailsCardiac cells (muscle cells of the heart) are connected via…
Cardiac cells (muscle cells of the heart) are connected via ______ that allow the direct flow of charged ions from cell to cell across the chambers of the heart, enabling the cells to contract in unison (at the same time). Copyright 2024 by Edmonds College Department of Biology. All rights reserved. Online sharing or distribution is prohibited. For exam use only in BIOL& 211: Majors Cellular Biology at Edmonds College. Outside help is not allowed.
Read DetailsOf the four biological macromolecules, the only one that is…
Of the four biological macromolecules, the only one that is not technically a polymer is ______. Copyright 2024 by Edmonds College Department of Biology. All rights reserved. Online sharing or distribution is prohibited. For exam use only in BIOL& 211: Majors Cellular Biology at Edmonds College. Outside help is not allowed.
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