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A mother reports that she has a new job and her 12-year-old child is home alone for a time after school. The statement made by the parent, indicating a potentially unsafe situation for this child, is:

The nurse suggests that bladder training should start when the toddler can stay dry for _____ hour(s).

Peer victimization is becoming a significant problem for school-age children and adolescents in the United States. Parents should be educated regarding signs that a child is being bullied. These might include (select all that apply):

Which term means enlarged heart? 

Which heart valve has two cusps? 

Which layer of the heart is responsible for contracting in order to pump blood? 

A parent of an 18-month-old boy tells the nurse that he says “no” to everything and has rapid mood swings. If he is scolded, he shows anger and then immediately wants to be held. The nurse’s best interpretation of this behavior is that:

Which of the following is not one of the vital signs? 

The small hairs that line the opening to the nose and the airways are called: 

Which term means listening to the sounds within the body?