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Case Study Question 1 of 3A previously healthy 10 yo female presents with respiratory distress anddehydration. Upon physical assessment, you note the following:• Ill appearing, diaphoretic, with increased work of breathing, RR 30. Abdominalretractions noted.• Lung sounds diminished on right side compared to left• BP 90/50. HR 150. Cap refill 3-4 seconds• Patient has had cough/congestion starting 2 weeks ago. Patient has had fevers in thelast few days up to 102 degrees F. Family denies their child has had polyuria or polydipsia. Labwork: ABG: pH 7.29, pO2 60, pCO2 49, bicarb 26 Na+ 133, K+ 4.5, Cl- 101, CO2, 17, Glucose 190, lactate 5.6 CXR:   What is the most likely diagnosis for this patient?

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Of the four microbes used in our experiments, the species which are normally members of the human microflora include: 

8. Based on the values of the mean and the median, decide whether the data set is skewed right, skewed left, or approximately symmetric. mean = 6.8; median = 12

23. You are running a political campaign and wish to estimate, with 95% confidence, the proportion of registered voters who will vote for your candidates. Your estimate must be accurate within 3% of the true proportion of the true population. Find the minimum sample size needed if no preliminary estimate is available. 

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Case Study Question 1 of 6 An 8-year-old girl at school is taken from the lunchroom to the nursing office with respiratory issues.  Which two findings below require immediate follow up?

5. Consider the given statistical table. Class Boundaries Relative Frequency 100 to

Shell Oil advertises their commitments to solar energy, but actually spends less than 2% of their budget on renewable energy sources.  What is the best term for their actions?

Case Study: A CHILD WITH ACUTE LYMPHOCYTIC LEUKEMIA M.R. is a 5-year-old seen in an ambulatory clinic for loss of weight. HISTORY: The child has had a series of upper respiratory infections with accompanying herpes simplex infections and otitis media since midwinter. They have lost 5 lb during spring months. The birthing parent has noticed “easy bleeding for the last 2 weeks.” The child has five ecchymotic areas on arms and seven on legs. Gums bleed easily as well. FAMILY PROFILE: The family is intact. The child is the youngest of four children (others are 19, 16, and 14 years). The nonbirthing parent works as self-employed landscaper. The birthing parent works part-time as a substitute language teacher. DAY HISTORY: Nutrition: The child likes all foods; appetite loss noticed during spring months. The child takes one multivitamin tablet daily. Sleep: Sleeps 8 hours per night; still sleepy in morning and difficult to awaken. Recreation/school: Enjoys playing soccer or with “Barbie dolls” after school but hasn’t played soccer for the last 2 weeks because of fatigue. The child attends kindergarten at local school; they have missed 32 days since start of second semester from illness or “tiredness.” HISTORY OF PAST ILLNESSES: Immunizations up to date. No hospitalizations. No allergies. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: Height: 43 in. (75%); weight: 32 lb (3%); BMI: 13.4; BP: 102/60 mm Hg General appearance: Listless-appearing, pale 5-year-old White female; patch in place over right eye; four ecchymotic areas approximately 3 cm × 2 cm obvious on arms. Child appears tired; had been sleeping in waiting room; their nose is draining clear fluid and they were holding hand over left ear.   M.R. is diagnosed as having acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). Question 2 of 4: M.R. is prescribed leucovorin after methotrexate therapy. When planning M.R.’s care, the nurse should identify what goal of leucovorin?