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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is screening pediatric clients for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Which of the following findings would be consistent with DDH in a 3-week-old client?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Extra gluteal folds (
C) are a sign of DDH. The affected leg appears shorter, not longer (
A). Narrowing of the perineum (
B) and pelvic tilt (
D) are not typical.

Question 2 of 5

Because the client has hypothyroidism, the nurse expects which of the following to be present in the client?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Hypothyroidism slows metabolism, causing hypothermia (e.g., 96.8°F). Weight gain, not loss, slow respirations, and heavy menses are typical.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse cares for a hospitalized client with malnutrition related to anorexia nervosa. Which of the following actions are appropriate in the care of this client?

Correct Answer: B,C,D,E

Rationale: Reflecting on triggers (
B), documenting intake (
C), staying during meals (
D), and daily weighing (E) support recovery. Exercise (
A) should be limited to prevent calorie expenditure.

Question 4 of 5

A new mother asks the nurse when the baby's umbilical cord will fall off. The nurse replies that it usually takes how many days to detach?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The umbilical cord typically detaches within 7-10 days as it dries and separates naturally, a standard newborn care fact.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is preparing to administer IV furosemide to a client with chronic kidney disease. The nurse should administer the medication slowly to prevent

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Rapid IV furosemide can cause ototoxicity (
B) in CKD patients due to drug accumulation. Oliguria (
A) is already present, and furosemide does not typically cause bradycardia (
C) or hypertension (
D).

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