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When a patient is taking glucocorticoids and digoxin, which electrolyte should the nurse prioritize monitoring?
- A. Calcium
- B. Magnesium
- C. Sodium
- D. Potassium
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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Undescended testis is a risk factor for the development of which of the following tumors?
- A. rhabdomyosarcoma
- B. leukemia
- C. yolk sac tumor
- D. lymphoma
Correct Answer: C
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Postanesthetic respiratory illness in premature infants should be avoided in infants younger than what postconceptual age?
- A. 44 weeks
- B. 46 weeks
- C. 48 weeks
- D. 50 weeks
Correct Answer: A
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A child with sickle cell anemia is experiencing a vaso-occlusive crisis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
- A. Administer meperidine for pain.
- B. Apply cold compresses to the child's joints.
- C. Limit the child's fluid intake.
- D. Maintain bed rest for the child.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: During a vaso-occlusive crisis in sickle cell anemia, maintaining bed rest is crucial to reduce oxygen consumption and alleviate pain. Movement can worsen the crisis by increasing sickling of red blood cells, leading to further tissue damage and pain. Bed rest helps to improve blood flow, reduce pain, and promote healing.
A 9-mo-old infant is recently diagnosed with bilateral retinoblastoma; examination under anesthesia reveals bilateral multifocal involvement of the retina. An important next step in the management is
- A. radiotherapy of both eyes
- B. retinal examination of 1st degree relatives
- C. orbital ultrasonography
- D. bilateral enucleation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Which child does not need a urinalysis to evaluate for a UTI?
- A. A 4-month-old female with fussiness, poor appetite, T 100.8°F, HR 120.
- B. A 4-year-old female with dysuria and frequent urination; vitals are normal.
- C. An 8-year-old male with a history of ureteral reimplantation but no current symptoms.
- D. A 12-year-old female with lower right back pain and T 101.5°F.
Correct Answer: C
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