Which of the following would have the physiological effect of decreasing intracranial pressure (ICP)?

• A.Increased core body temperature
• B.Decreased serum osmolality
• C.Administration of hypo-osmolar fluids
• D.Decreased PaCO2

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A 3-year-old child was hospitalized for acute laryngotracheobronchitis. During her hospitalization, the child was placed under an oxygen mist tent. The nurse's frequent monitoring of the child's temperature frightened her parents. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?

• A.Monitoring the temperature prevents undue chilling.
• B.Rapid temperature elevations can occur in children.
• C.Checking the temperature will prevent febrile seizures.
• D.Taking the child's temperature can prevent airway obstruction.

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A 29-year-old client delivered her fifth child by the Lamaze method and developed a postpartal hemorrhage in the recovery room. What are the initial symptoms of shock that she may experience?

• A.Marked elevation in blood pressure, respirations, and pulse
• B.Decreased systolic pressure, cold skin, and anuria
• C.Rapid pulse; narrowed pulse pressure; cool, moist skin
• D.No urinary output, tachycardia, and restlessness

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The nurse would be concerned if a client exhibited which of the following symptoms during her postpartum stay?

• A.Pulse rate of 50-70 bpm by her third postpartum day
• B.Diuresis by her second or third postpartum day
• C.Vaginal discharge or rubra, serosa, then rubra
• D.Diaphoresis by her third postpartum day

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The nurse and prenatal client discuss the effects of cigarette smoking on pregnancy. It would be correct for the nurse to explain that with cigarette smoking there is increased risk that the baby will have:

• A.A low birth weight
• B.A birth defect
• C.Anemia
• D.Nicotine withdrawal

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