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The doctor has prescribed an injection of solu-medrol and occult of all stools for a child with acquired thrombocytopenia. Why should the nurse question the order?
 
  1. Blood in the stools is rare with this illness.
   2. Steroids are not an effective treatment.
   3. Injections should not be given to a child with this condition.
   4. None of the orders are appropriate for a child with this illness.

Question 2

A school nurse is leading a discussion about secondary sex characteristic development. Common characteristics for the adolescent age range are:
 
  1. Development of underarm and lower leg hair.
   2. Development of an Adam's apple in girls.
   3. Enlargement of breast tissue in females.
   4. Increasing in height rapidly.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
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1. Blood in the stools is possible with this disease process.
2. Steroids are a common treatment for thrombocytopenia.
3. Injection can further exacerbate the condition and should not be given to the child.
4. An injection should not be given to the child.

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1. Hair growth is a sign of secondary sexual characteristics.
2. Adam's apples occur in boys.
3. Enlargement of breast tissue is known as a primary sexual characteristic.
4. Height is not a secondary sexual characteristic.


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Wow, this really help

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