Esther is the mother of a 3-month-old infant who is being seen for a well-child check at the pediatric clinic. The nurse is spending some time with her with anticipatory guidance about the infant's growth and development.
One of the topics that the nurse has chosen to address in this session is the risk for airway obstruction. What is the main reason that the nurse has chosen this topic? A. Infants can have severe allergic reactions to food as it is introduced.
B. Infants are prone to lower airway infections that can become obstructive.
C. Infants have a tendency to place foreign objects in their mouths.
D. Infants can have airway obstruction from excessive drooling associated with teething.
Question 2
Last year Margaret, a student nurse, became very involved in her church's youth group when she lost her father to cancer.
Currently Margaret is facing another challenge in her life because her dog has become terminally ill and is not expected to live. How will Margaret most likely cope with the death of her beloved pet? A. Dropping out of school
B. Staying busy with her student nurse organization
C. Turning to alcohol
D. Becoming obsessive compulsive about her personal hygiene
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