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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is assessing a preschooler who has a calcium level of 8.0 mg/dL. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Low calcium levels can cause muscle tremors due to neuromuscular irritability.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is performing an admission assessment for a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a negative symptom?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Affective flattening a reduction in emotional expression is a negative symptom of schizophrenia.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is assessing a toddler who has suspected lead poisoning. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect the client to manifest with acute lead poisoning?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Anorexia results from gastrointestinal upset in lead poisoning.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is preparing to assist with applying a cast to a preschooler’s arm. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Wrapping a toy’s arm familiarizes the child with the casting process.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is counseling a client for the management of anxiety. The client is consistently late for appointments and ignores household chores. The client states,“I’m just too stressed. I need someone to take care of me.” The nurse identifies this behavior as an example of which of the following defense mechanisms?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Seeking dependency reflects regression under stress.

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