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A counselor who relates with a client by assuming that the ethnic minority client cannot speak english well, is less intelligent or financially poor, would be committing a microaggression. 

An emergency department nurse is caring for a child diagnosed with epiglottitis. In assessing the child, the nurse should monitor for which indication that the child may be experiencing airway obstruction? The child is?

Which of the following is NOT an important or recommended strategy for increasing effectiveness in working with diverse client populations?

Trandelenberg position is contraindicated in infratentorial and supratentorial surgeries due to what? (Select all that apply.)

Habituation occurs when an infant ________.

An 8 year old girl was diagnosed and treated for strep throat last week.  The parent reports that the child has exhibited malaise and lethargy for the past 24 hours. The parent states, “her eyes appear puffy” What action should you take first?

The phonological loop seems to involve areas ________.

An infant is diagnosed with transposition of the great vessels. Prostaglandin E is given intravenously. The parents ask how long the child will remain on the prostaglandin E. What is the appropriate response by the nurse?

Sarah’s parents are excited about the possibility of her receiving a double lung transplant, due to cystic fibrosis. What is important for Sarah’s parents to understand?

What is a clinical manifestation of influenza that is common in infants?