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ts A & B 2026 A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIO
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NS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (95A8B)
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QUESTION 1 zm
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ANSWER
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hich of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
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A. Restrict the child's sodium intake
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C. Monitor the child's blood pressure every 12 hour
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D. Place the child on bed rest
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QUESTION 2 zm
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ANSWER
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QUESTION 3 zm
"A decrease in urine protein indicates that treatment is effective."
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ANSWER
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ry to check the child's urine for protein. Which of the following explanations should the nurse offer?
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A. "A decrease in urine protein indicates that treatment is effective."
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B. "Protein in the urine indicates your child's protein intake is adequate."
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C. "Protein in the urine indicates a need to begin dialysis."
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D. "An increase in urine protein indicates your child has a secondary infection."
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QUESTION 4 zm
"We will purchase a toy storage box with a lightweight lid."
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ANSWER
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parent statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
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A. "We will keep our child out of the sun between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m."
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B. "We will transition our child to a toddler bed when he is 2 feet tall."
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C. "We will purchase a toy storage box with a lightweight lid."
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D. "We will provide a healthy snack of peanuts."
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QUESTION 5 zm
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ANSWER
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g a vaso-
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D. apply a warm compress to the joints
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QUESTION 6 zm
1. hypothyroidism 2. cannabis use 3. oral contraceptive use 4. emotional stress
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ANSWER
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,QUESTION 7 zm
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ANSWER
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to begin treatment with an antineoplastic medication regimen. Which of the following laboratory res
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A. BUN 16 mg/dL
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B. WBC count 5,500/mm3
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C. serum glucose 98 mg/dL
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D. Platelet count 70,000
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QUESTION 8 zm
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ANSWER
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the following findings indicates the infant's status is improving?
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A. WBC count 19,000/mm3
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B. Sodium level 145 mEq/L
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C. Capillary refill greater than 3 seconds
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D. Dry mucous membranes
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QUESTION 9 zm
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ANSWER
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owth and development?
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QUESTION 10 zm
Stands on one foot for several seconds
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ANSWER
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QUESTION 11 zm
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ANSWER
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ft in milliliters? (round to the nearest whole number)
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QUESTION 12 zm
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ANSWER
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A. pretzels
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D. peanut butter
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QUESTION 13 zm
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B. flushed skin
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QUESTION 14 zm
"I will have my child sleep in knee, wrist, and hand splints."
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ATI PEDIATRIC PROCTORED EXAM: Book & Assessmen
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NS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (95A8B)
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QUESTION 1 zm
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ANSWER
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A. Restrict the child's sodium intake
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B. Weigh the child every other day
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C. Monitor the child's blood pressure every 12 hour
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D. Place the child on bed rest
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QUESTION 2 zm
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ANSWER
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QUESTION 3 zm
"A decrease in urine protein indicates that treatment is effective."
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ANSWER
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age child who is being treated for nephrotic syndrome. The parents asks the nurse why it is necessa
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A. "A decrease in urine protein indicates that treatment is effective."
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B. "Protein in the urine indicates your child's protein intake is adequate."
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C. "Protein in the urine indicates a need to begin dialysis."
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D. "An increase in urine protein indicates your child has a secondary infection."
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QUESTION 4 zm
"We will purchase a toy storage box with a lightweight lid."
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ANSWER
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parent statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
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A. "We will keep our child out of the sun between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m."
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B. "We will transition our child to a toddler bed when he is 2 feet tall."
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C. "We will purchase a toy storage box with a lightweight lid."
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D. "We will provide a healthy snack of peanuts."
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QUESTION 5 zm
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ANSWER
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A. BUN 16 mg/dL
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B. WBC count 5,500/mm3
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QUESTION 8 zm
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A. WBC count 19,000/mm3
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QUESTION 9 zm
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QUESTION 11 zm
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ANSWER
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QUESTION 12 zm
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A. pretzels
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QUESTION 13 zm
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QUESTION 14 zm
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ANSWER
