A 3-year-old boy presents with fever and a swollen ankle. Aspiration shows gram-negative bacilli. Most likely diagnosis is:

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A 3-year-old boy presents with fever and a swollen ankle. Aspiration shows gram-negative bacilli. Most likely diagnosis is:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Septic arthritis fits fever and gram-negative bacilli, per AAP. B-E lack infection.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse should alert the physician when

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Dusky color and cyanosis when crying B indicate potential respiratory or cardiac issues, per document 7.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is aware that the neonate can generate warmth by:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Metabolizing brown fat C is a key neonatal thermoregulation mechanism, per document p5, 4.

Question 4 of 5

When teaching an adolescent with Type I diabetes about dietary management, the nurse should instruct him to

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Carrying glucose A prevents hypoglycemia, a key dietary management strategy, per document .

Question 5 of 5

When administering IV fluids to a dehydrated infant, the most critical factor is

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Maintaining flow rate D prevents overload or underhydration, per document 0.

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