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The nurse is assessing the nutritional status of a 6-month-old infant. What factors would indicate adequate nutrition?
 
  a. The infant gains 4 to 6 oz per week
  b. The parent reports frequent feedings
  c. The parent reports force-feeding the infant
  d. The infant is able to eat a variety of table foods

Question 2

Which of the following are the clinical manifestations of hemolytic uremic syndrome?
 
  a. renal failure, thrombocytopenia, and anemia
  b. blood in the urine and increased blood pressure
  c. frost on the skin and increasing disorientation
  d. left-sided heart failure and 4+ pitting edema



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Answer to Question 1

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The nurse would consider the weight gain as evidence that the baby is receiving adequate nutrition. Parental reports are important but are not objective data. The infant should be just beginning solid foods, not eating a variety of foods.

Answer to Question 2

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A Correct. The clinical manifestations of hemolytic uremic syndrome are a triad of symptoms which include renal failure, thrombocytopenia, and anemia.
B Incorrect. The clinical manifestations of hemolytic uremic syndrome are not blood in the urine and increased blood pressure (suspect acute glomerulonephritis).
C Incorrect. The clinical manifestations of hemolytic uremic syndrome are not frost on the skin and increasing disorientation (suspect renal failure).
D Incorrect. The clinical manifestations of hemolytic uremic syndrome are not left-sided heart failure and 4+ pitting edema.



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