A 4-year-old patient receives a diagnosis of anemia. The pediatric nurse caring for the patient knows that for most children, anemia is not a disease; rather, it is a symptom of other diseases and is caused by:
A) increased production of white blood cells.
B) decreased destruction of white blood cells.
C) decreased production of red blood cells.
D) decreased destruction of red blood cells.
Question 2
What advice would be most appropriate for the child with a stinging-insect allergy?
A) Join a peer support group to help relieve anxiety about this problem.
B) Consult a genetic counselor to reveal other susceptible family members.
C) Obtain a Medic-Alert bracelet so the presence of the allergy can be identified easily.
D) Arrange for allergy testing for foods with ingredients similar to those in insect venom.
Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). The grafts are often obtained from the patient’s saphenous vein
Immunization with a vaccine. A healthcare professional is injecting a vaccine into the patient’s arm
Calipers are used to measure the body fat on the triceps of a patient.
Hepatitis B antigens and antibody in an acutely infected patient with recovery. Note the indicators ...
Principles of Pediatric Nursing: Caring for Children (Ball et al.)
Portrait of Typical 12-year-old Boy and Girl, 1981 and 2007-2009