While following the Pediatric Triangle of assessment, you observe an infant and note that she is paradoxically irritable. This sign is often indicative that the child is:
a. very ill.
b. a victim of neglect.
c. not seriously ill.
d. hungry.
Question 2
You are assessing an infant who has been ill and has had a fever for the past two days. As you approach the infant you note that she has grunting respirations. Based on your OEC training you determine that grunting is:
a. a soothing mechanism for a sick child.
b. a symptom of severe respiratory disease.
c. a symptom of significant dehydration.
d. often normal in a child with a cold.
Female leopard in the Sabi Sands area of South Africa. Note the white spot on its tail, used for com
A freshly applied autograft. Note that the donor skin has been perforated so that it can be stretche
Nursing history for musculoskeletal assessment
Infant Mortality Rates Worldwide
Measuring Pediatric Vital Signs
Place the infant faceup on a soft surface, such as a towel, and remove his or her clothing. With one ...