You are assessing a 2½-year-old female who was involved in a minor car accident. She is currently alert and oriented. While you are assessing her for possible injuries, which assessment procedure would be considered appropriate?
A) Assess the child starting at her head and moving to her feet
B) If possible, allow the child to hold a favorite toy during the assessment
C) Be firm with the child and provide concrete instructions on what you expect
D) Touch and hold the child as much as possible
B) If possible, allow the child to hold a favorite toy during the assessment
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The CBC and blood chemistry results are available on a patient suspected of having a Hantavirus infection. You expect to see the following typical laboratory values:
1. Platelet count less than 150,000/UL 2. Increase WBC with left shift 3. Normal CPK and creatinine A) 1 and 3 B) 2 and 3 C) 1, 2, and 3 D) 1 and 2
An ultrasound study would NOT be useful to observe the actions of heart valves
Indicate whether the statement is true or false