Author Question: The pediatric nurse is working with the parents of a school-aged child who has growing pains. The ... (Read 126 times)

tnt_battle · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The pediatric nurse is working with the parents of a school-aged child who has growing pains. The nurse recommends that the parents try which of the following as comfort measures?

a. sandal-type shoes without enclosed toes or backs
b. ice packs, cold showers, and no heat
c. analgesics, gentle massage, and warm baths
d. exercise, hot packs, and herbal teas

Question 2

The recent dramatic increase in the incidence of type 2 diabetes has occurred mainly in which of the following groups? Select all that apply.

a. overweight children c. males over age 25
b. culturally diverse populations d. females over age 25

jamesnevil303 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

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A Incorrect: Sandal-type shoes without enclosed toes and back are not identified as treatment modalities for growing pains.
B Incorrect: Ice packs, cold showers, and no heat are not identified as treatment modalities for growing pains.
C Correct: Treatment measures for growing pains include analgesics, gentle massage, and warm baths.
D Incorrect: Exercise, hot packs, and herbal teas are not identified as treatment modalities for growing pains.

Answer to Question 2

A, B

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Correct The incidence of type 2 diabetes has increased dramatically in children who are overweight.
The incidence of type 2 diabetes has increased dramatically in children who are overweight and in culturally diverse populations.
Incorrect Type 2 diabetes is increasing in individuals under the age of 25, rather than in males and females over age 25 .
Type 2 diabetes is increasing in individuals under the age of 25, rather than in males and females over age 25.