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SAVANNAHHOOPER23 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse is plotting the height and weight of children during a school assessment clinic. Monitoring these patterns is assessing which aspect of the child's health?

1. Development
2. Health
3. Growth
4. Bone size

Question 2

The nurse is appropriately instructing the client regarding the use of herbals when stating:

1. Echinacea might reduce the effectiveness of the immunosuppressant medications you've been prescribed since your transplant.
2. Gingko could affect the results of your aspirin therapy.
3. Ginger could be contraindicated, since you are taking anticoagulant medications.
4. With your history of glaucoma, I don't believe you should be supplementing with ginseng.
5. St. John's wort is a safe supplement when being medicated for depression.

asware1 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Development is an increase in the complexity of function and skill progression. It is the capacity and skill of a person to adapt to the environment.
Rationale 2: Health is a dynamic process with varying definitions, all of which point to well-being.
Rationale 3: Growth refers to the physical change and increase in size. Indicators include height, weight, bone size, and dentition.
Rationale 4: Bone size is one of the indicators of growth.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: While it believed by some to enhance the immune system, echinacea can reduce the effectiveness of immunosuppressants.
Rationale 2: Gingko can increase the anticoagulant effects of aspirin and anticoagulant medications.
Rationale 3: Ginger can increase the anticoagulant effects of aspirin and anticoagulant medications.
Rationale 4: Ginseng can decrease the effectiveness of glaucoma medications.
Rationale 5: St. John's wort can potentiate antidepressant medications, causing severe agitation and nausea.