The nurse is preparing a 6-year-old child for an IV insertion. Which one of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate when preparing a child for a potentially painful procedure?

• A."Some say this feels like a pinch or a bug bite. You tell me what it feels like."
• B."This is going to hurt a lot; close your eyes and hold my hand."
• C."This is a terrible procedure, so don't look."
• D."This will hurt only a little; try to be a big boy."

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A physician's order reads: Administer furosemide oral solution 0.5 mL stat. The furosemide bottle dosage is 10 mg/mL. What dosage of furosemide should the nurse give to this infant?

• A.5 mg
• B.0.5 mg
• C.0.05 mg
• D.20 mg

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A 68-year-old man was recently diagnosed with endstage renal disease. He has not yet begun dialysis but is experiencing severe anemia with associated symptoms of dyspnea on exertion and chest pain. Which statement best describes the management of anemia in renal failure?

• A.Hematocrit levels usually remain slightly below normalin clients with renal failure.
• B.Transfusion is often begun as early as possible to prevent complications of anemia such as dyspnea and angina.
• C.Anemia in renal failure is frequently caused by low serum iron and ferritin and corrected by oral iron and ferritin replacement therapy.
• D.The renal secretion of erythropoiesis is decreased. The bone marrow requires erythropoietin to mature red blood cells.

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A diagnosis of hepatitis C is confirmed by a male client's physician. The nurse should be knowledgeable of the differences between hepatitis A, B, and C.
Which of the following are characteristics of hepatitis C?

• A.The potential for chronic liver disease is minimal.
• B.The onset of symptoms is abrupt.
• C.The incubation period is 2-26 weeks.
• D.There is an effective vaccine for hepatitis B, but not for hepatitis C.

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A 19-year-old primigravida is admitted to the labor and delivery suite of the hospital. Her husband is accompanying her. The couple tells the nurse that this is the first hospital admission for her. The client's vaginal exam indicates she is 3 cm dilated, 80% effaced, and at _0 station. Based on the vaginal exam, she is in:

• A.Stage 2, latent phase
• B.Stage 1, active phase
• C.Stage 3, transition phase
• D.Stage 1, latent phase

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