You are examining a term female neonate who was born after a…
You are examining a term female neonate who was born after an uneventful pregnancy to a 31 year old, gravida 2 para 1 mother by normal spontaneous vaginal delivery. On examination, the infant weighs 2.56kg and has mild diffuse hypotonia. He also has slightly short fingers and toes, simian creases, flat facial profile, upslanting palpebral fissures, and small ears. Of the following, the most likely diagnosis is:
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A couple comes to you with questions following the diagnosis of Trisomy 21 in their now 18 week fetus. They ask what medical problems may be anticipated for a child who has Down syndrome. Of the following, the medical problem that is encountered most frequently in infants who have Trisomy 21 is
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A 10-year-old with Sickle Cell anemia is admitted to your floor with fever, cough, tachypnea and diminished breath sounds over both lower lobes. His CXR shows infiltrates and consolidation in both lower lobes and his lab work shows leukocytosis and a decreased hemoglobin. Treatment for this patient includes:
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The nurse manager is evaluating a staff nurse’s knowledge, skills, and attitudes when addressing safety issues with client care. What observations indicate the nurse is skilled when addressing safety concerns? (Select all that apply)
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