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The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child hospitalized with an arm fracture. Based on the child’s history, physical abuse is suspected. The child is very quiet and withdrawn. Which statement would be most therapeutic for the nurse to tell the child at this time?

The nurse is giving report to the next shift’s oncoming nurse about a 4-year-old patient admitted with nephrotic syndrome. Which nursing action is most likely to promote continuity of care?

The HIV virus infects which type of cells?

A 3-year-old girl with cerebral palsy (CP) has been fitted for braces and is beginning physical therapy to assist with ambulation.The parents ask why she needs the braces when she was crawling fine without them. What is the nurse’s best response?

The disease also known as undulant fever is caused by

Which helminthic organism not only causes diarrhea but can also obstruct the bladder?

Match the disease with the preventative measure. (ANSWERS MAY BE USED MORE THAN ONCE)

An emetic exotoxin would cause a patient to experience 

The telephone triage nurse receives a phone call from the father of a 2-year-old who has just ingested dishwashing detergent. Which statement from the nurse is most appropriate?

Match the organism with the disease it causes.