A 6-month-old infant has developmental delays. His weight falls below the 5th percentile when plotted on a growth chart. A diagnosis of failure to thrive is made. What behaviors might indicate the possibility of maternal deprivation?
Answer(s): B
(A) Normal infant attachment behaviors include responding to touch and wanting to be held. (B) Maternal deprivation behaviors include poor feeding, stiffening and refusal to eat, and inconsistencies in responsiveness. (C) Attachment behavior includes maintaining eye contact. (D) Maternal deprivation behaviors include displeasure with touch and physical contact.
Which one of the following is considered a reliable indicator for assessing the adequacy of fluid resuscitation in a 3-year-old child who suffered partial- and fullthickness burns to 25% of her body?
Answer(s): A
(A) Urinary output is a reliable indicator of renal perfusion, which in turn indicates that fluid resuscitation is adequate. IV fluids are adjusted based on the urinary output of the child during fluid resuscitation. (B) Edema is an indication of increased capillary permeability following a burn injury. (C) Hypertension is an indicator of fluid volume excess. (D) Fontanelles close by 18 months of age.
The nurse working in a prenatal clinic needs to be alert to the cardinal signs and symptoms of PIH because:
Answer(s): D
(A) Mild PIH is not treated with medications. (B) Emotional stress is not the cause of blood pressure elevation in PIH. (C) Excessive caloric intake is not the cause of weight gain in PIH. (D) The client most frequently is not aware of the signs and symptoms in mild PIH.
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