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A school nurse and teacher collaborate about an adolescent who has a developmental delay about noticing a recent change in the child’s behavior, noting that they have become disengaged in class, do not appear to have a group of friends, and make negative self-comments. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse present to the child’s parents to address these concerns?

A nurse is creating a plan of care for a child diagnosed with an arteriovenous malformation (AVM). Which of the following factors should the nurse identify when planning interventions? Select all answers that apply.

A 4 year old child is found unresponsive. Place the following actions in the correct sequence to perform one rescuer CPR after the scene is safe, the child has been assessed for unresponsiveness, and help has been called. 

A nurse is taking care of a child who just experienced a generalized seizure. Which of the following is the priority action for the nurse to take? 

Case Study Question 4 A 12-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department by his mother. She reports he has been extremely thirsty, urinating frequently, and more tired than usual over the past two weeks. He has lost 8 pounds in the last month despite having an increased appetite. Today he developed abdominal pain and vomiting. Past Medical History: No significant past medical history. Vaccines up to date. Family History: Aunt with autoimmune disease   Nursing Notes: 1000 Client is lethargic but arousable. Mucous membranes are dry. Delayed capillary refill. Fruity odor on breath. Respirations are deep and rapid. Vital Signs:   Time 1005 Blood Pressure 98/60 Heart Rate 124 bpm Respiration Rate 30/min Temperature 99.1°F (37.3°C) Pulse Oximeter 98% on room air Laboratory Results  Basic Metabolic Panel: Lab Value Results Time 1015 Range Blood glucose 486 mg/dL 70–110 mg/dL Sodium 132 mEq/L 136-145 mEq/L Potassium 5.6 mEq/L 3.4-4.7 mEq/L Chloride 96 mEq/L 90-110 mEq/L Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) 28 mg/dL 5-18 mg/dL Creatinine 1.2 mg/dL 0.4-1 mg/dL   Arterial Blood Gas (ABG): Lab Value Result Time 1015 Range pH 7.25 7.35-7.45 PCO₂ 28 mm Hg 35-45 mm Hg HCO₃⁻ 15 mEq/L 22-26 mEq/L PO₂ 96 mm Hg 80-100 mm Hg SaO₂: 98 % 95-100 %   Urinalysis: Lab Value Result Time 1015 Range Appearance Clear Clear Color Yellow Yellow Specific gravity 1.032 1.005-1.03 Glucose 4+ None Ketones Large None Protein Trace None pH 5 4.6-8 Nitrates None None WBCs 0-2 0-5 RBCs 0-2 0-3 Question 4: Which interventions should the nurse anticipate will be included in the provider orders? Select all that apply.

The nurse caring for a toddler is diagnosed with congenital hypothyroidism. Which of the following developmental delays should the nurse recognize as the priority concern if the condition is left untreated?

A retail manager avoids hiring applicants over 65 because he assumes they lack stamina and learn too slowly. This specific bias is referred to as:

The primary goal of adult daycare is to provide certain services and __________ during daytime hours.

Which of the following does NOT contribute to the development of skin wrinkles?

Pigment Technology Egyptian blue’s color primarily results from: