A mother brings her 9 month infant in for a routine visit. What ...

[asd123]

A mother brings her 9 month infant in for a routine visit. What milestone would be appropriate for the doctor to ask if the infant is meeting?
 
  1. Walking
   2. Speaking in two word phrases
   3. Rolls back to stomach and stomach to back
   4. All of the above

Question 2

A nurse is teaching a newly diagnosed diabetic mellitus Type 1 patient and family about the administration of insulin. It will be important for the nurse to include:
 
  1. Rotating the injection sites with each dose.
   2. Only using 1 mL syringes for dosing.
   3. Giving the amount of insulin, then checking the blood glucose levels.
   4. Providing sugary snacks when the glucose level is at 120 or above.

[cclemon1]

Answer to Question 1

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1. Between 1012 months of age, an infant can walk
2. Between 1416 months of age, an infant can speak two word phrases
3. Between 6 and 9 months of age, an infant can roll from back to stomach and stomach to back.
4. Many infants will not be walking at this age. It is too soon for word phrases to be developed. The child should be rolling.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Rotation of the injection sites will allow areas to heal.
2. Only a unit syringe should be used for insulin administration.
3. Blood glucose levels should be checked prior to the administration of insulin.
4. Sugary snacks should be avoided if the blood glucose level is at 120 or above.

[asd123]

Correct answers!

[cclemon1]

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