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KimWrice

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A pediatric nurse is caring for a child who has been brought to the clinic with otitis externa. What assessment finding is characteristic of otitis externa?
 
  A) Tophi on the pinna and ear lobe
  B) Dark yellow cerumen in the external auditory canal
  C) Pain on manipulation of the auricle
  D) Air bubbles visible in the middle ear

Question 2

In planning the care of a patient who has hyperthyroidism, the nurse has identified the nursing diagnosis of altered nutrition: less than body requirements. What intervention is the best response to this diagnosis?
 
  A) Arrange for the patient to be assessed for the possible use of enteral nutrition.
  B) Provide the patient with a low-fat, high-protein diet.
  C) Provide several small meals each day for the patient.
  D) Teach the patient to eat each meal slowly and methodically.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C


KimWrice

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent

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