Adolescent girl on antineoplastic drugs for cancer

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Adolescent girl on antineoplastic drugs for cancer requires early preparation for which side effect?

A. Alopecia B. Constipation C. Generalized short-term paralysis D. Retarded growth in height

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Alopecia A is a common, visible side effect requiring psychological prep, per document .

Immediate priority in nursing care for a 6-year-old with pneumonia is

A. Elimination B. Exercise C. Nutrition D. Rest

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Rest D reduces respiratory demand in pneumonia, per document p9, 7.

The most critical factor post-cleft lip repair is

A. Reducing oral secretions B. IV infusion C. Maintaining patent airway D. Preventing vomiting

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Patent airway C prevents respiratory distress, per document p13, 3.

Immediate action for a child with severe diarrhea and vomiting includes select all

A. Keep child warm B. Prepare IV trolley C. Reassure mother D. Start oral rehydration

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Warmth A, IV prep B, reassurance C, oral rehydration D I, II, III, IV, per document p17, 9.

An infant with pyloric stenosis will exhibit

A. Abdominal mass after feeding B. Diarrhea C. Fever D. Projectile vomiting

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Projectile vomiting D is a hallmark of pyloric stenosis, per document p21, .

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