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The nurse caring for a patient receiving warfarin therapy. Which of the following findings is essential to report to the physician? a. Serum Creatinine 1.0 mg/dl b. INR 4c. PTT 29d. WBC 9,000

The client has a diagnosis of tuberculosis and is seen in the respiratory clinic.  Signs and symptoms of tuberculosis to report include the following: a. cough with hemoptysis (coughing up blood)b. intermittent feverc. development of lower extremity edemad. skin rash on lower extremities

A bowlegged or knock-kneed appearance is a common finding in toddlers.

A nurse is updating the plan of care for a newborn who is undergoing phototherapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan?  SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

The mother of a hospitalized 2-year-old child with viral laryngotracheobronchitis (croup) asks the nurse why the physician did not prescribe antibiotics.  The appropriate response is:

A nurse is caring for a child who sustained a fracture.  Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is assisting with the care of a child who has spina bifida. Which of the following precaution should the nurse take while caring for this child?

Order:  Tagamet 40 mg/kg/day PO in four divided doses for gastrointestinal ulcers Supply:  Tagamet 300 mg/5mL Child’s Weight:  80 lb How many milliliters per dose will the nurse give?  

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the upper and lower extremities?

A paradigm _______.