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sam.t96

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The nurse needs to obtain a clean-catch urine specimen from a 4-year-old. In order to get the child to comply, the nurse would:
 
  a. Tell the child to collect a clean-catch specimen
  b. Tell the child to tinkle in the cup
  c. Tell the child to urinate in the cup
  d. Ask the parent what term the child uses for urination

Question 2

When the nurse assesses a newborn that has transposition of the great arteries (TGA), the nurse will most likely find which of the following signs or symptoms?
 
  a. normal size and weight and healthy appearance except for acute cyanosis that will not respond to oxygen
  b. low birth weight, small-size infant with a weak cry, and lethargic appearance
  c. ruddy skin appearance of face and extremities
  d. pallor, low blood pressure, and weak rapid pulse rate



mcarey591

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Answer to Question 1

D
The child will not understand what a clean-catch urine specimen is, so the nurse should explain to the child what is needed. The nurse should ask the mother what term the child uses for urination, because the other terms may also be meaningless.

Answer to Question 2

A

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A Correct. A newborn with TGA will most likely be of normal size and weight and healthy appearance except for acute cyanosis that will not respond to oxygen.
B Incorrect. A newborn with TGA will not have the following signs or symptoms: low birth weight, small-size infant with a weak cry, and lethargic appearance.
C Incorrect. A newborn with TGA will not have the following signs or symptoms: ruddy skin appearance of face and extremities.
D Incorrect. A newborn with TGA will not have the following signs or symptoms: pallor, low blood pressure, and weak rapid pulse rate.



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