A Child with Osteomyelitis Asks the Nurse,"What Is a 'Sed

question 33

Multiple Choice

A child with osteomyelitis asks the nurse,"What is a 'sed' rate?" What is the best response for the nurse?

• A) "It tells us how you are responding to the treatment."
• B) "It tells us what type of antibiotic you need."
• C) "It tells us whether we need to immobilize your extremity."
• D) "It tells us how your nerves and muscles are doing."

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Definitions:

Breadwinner

Traditionally, the person within a household who earns the primary source of income to support the family's financial needs.

Stay-At-Home Mom

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Instrumental

Serving as a means to an end or being useful in achieving a goal, often used in the context of roles, actions, or objects.

Expressive

Related to the expression of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, often in contrast to instrumental actions aimed at achieving a specific goal.