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awywial

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The nurse is assessing heart rate for children on the pediatric ward. What is a normal finding based on developmental age?
 
  A) An infant's rate is 90 bpm.
  B) A toddler's rate is 150 bpm.
  C) A preschooler's rate is 130 bpm.
  D) A school-age child's rate is 50 bpm.

Question 2

The nurse suspects that a 4-year-old with type 1 diabetes is experiencing hypoglycemia based on what findings? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Blurred vision
  B) Dry, flushed skin
  C) Diaphoresis
  D) Slurred speech
  E) Fruity breath odor
  F) Tachycardia



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
The normal heart rate for an infant is 80 to 150 bpm, for a toddler is 70 to 120 bpm, for a preschooler is 65 to 110 bpm, and for a school-age child is 60 to 100 bpm.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C, D, F
Manifestations of hypoglycemia include behavioral changes, confusion, slurred speech, belligerence, diaphoresis, tremors, palpitation, and tachycardia. Blurred vision; dry, flushed skin; and fruity breath odor suggest hyperglycemia.



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