The Nurse Is Beginning to Administer the Denver II to a Small

question 18

Multiple Choice

The nurse is beginning to administer the Denver II to a small child when his mother says, "Can you tell me again what this Denver II is?" The nurse's best response is which of the following?

• A)"It's a simple intelligence test of young children."
• B)"It tells us what a child can do at a particular age."
• C)"It's a test we give to measure a child's development."
• D)"It's an excellent way to see if a child's development is normal."

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Definitions:

Kussmaul's Respirations

A form of overbreathing marked by profound and strenuous respiration, commonly linked to diabetic ketoacidosis.

Ventricular Tachycardia

A heart rhythm disorder characterized by a fast heartbeat originating from the ventricles.

Digoxin Toxicity

A condition resulting from an overdose of digoxin, a medication used to treat heart conditions, leading to nausea, dizziness, and other symptoms.

Hyperkalemia

An elevated level of potassium in the blood, which can disrupt cellular activity and cardiac function, potentially leading to serious health complications.