A child has been in the burn unit for 13 days. Which nursing assessment indicates that a priority goal has been met?

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Question 1 of 5

A child has been in the burn unit for 13 days. Which nursing assessment indicates that a priority goal has been met?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Nutrition is an important problem for the child with burns, as the child is hypermetabolic and needs a high-calorie, high-protein diet. Children are generally weighed twice a week in the burn center. A weight gain shows that nutritional needs are being met.

Question 2 of 5

The client is prescribed methotrexate for a diagnosis of psoriasis. Which data should the nurse monitor?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Methotrexate causes hematopoietic depression (leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia), so CBC monitoring is essential. It's not nephrotoxic, so GFR and BUN/creatinine aren't priorities, nor is iron-binding capacity affected.

Question 3 of 5

The client diagnosed with acute herpes zoster is prescribed oral acyclovir. Which statement by the client indicates the client needs more medication teaching?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Acyclovir shortens symptoms but doesn't cure herpes zoster, indicating a need for more teaching. Five times daily, 7-10 days, and eye involvement awareness are correct.

Question 4 of 5

Which type of capillary hemangioma is described by the following: this is a common blemish on the head and neck of a newborn child and rapidly disappears spontaneously

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Strawberry nevus typically appears on the head and neck of newborns and tends to disappear spontaneously.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following statements are correct regarding glomus tumours?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Glomus tumors are extremely painful and arise from the glomus body located in the dermis.

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