In the majority of children experiencing delayed puberty, what is the problem caused by?
a. Disruption in the hypothalamus
b. Disruption of the pituitary
c. Deficit in estrogen or testosterone
d. Physiologic delays in maturation
Ans: d. Physiologic delays in maturation
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Which observation may cause the nurse to consider the possibility of child abuse when a mother says that her young child fell down the basement stairs?
a. Red, green, and yellow bruises on his body b. Bruises are dispersed on his head, arms, and legs c. A broken arm last year, and the child being described as accident-prone d. The mother is very anxious for her son to get medical attention
A woman with hypertension is experiencing infertility. After reviewing her medication list, which medication does the nurse advise the woman to discuss with her primary care provider?
A. Atenolol (Tenormin) B. Enalapril (Vasotec) C. Isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil) D. Methyldopa (Aldomet)
___________________________ disorder is manifested by schizophrenic behaviors, with a strong element of symptomatology associated with the mood disorders (depression or mania)
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The spouse of a client being treated for depression believes the client is not responding to prescribed medication. Which statements by the nurse are appropriate when responding to the client's spouse?
Select all that apply. A) "Stop the medication immediately." B) "A trial-and-error period is the best way to determine which medication is the most effective." C) "A trial of 4 to 6 weeks is usually done to see how people respond to the medication." D) "Stay on the medication for 6 months to see if there is a response." E) "Learn to live with the depression."