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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



amandalm

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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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