A parent questions the nurse about her 5-year-old, who has begun to masturbate and to question the parents about sexual differences among the child's peers. The nurse, familiar with Freud's stages of development, responds by saying:
A)
"Let's make sure to ask your physician at the next appointment."
B)
"This behavior is a normal part of your child's development."
C)
"You should probably consult a child psychologist if you're this concerned."
D)
"All children are curious, but make sure the child knows that this behavior might be offensive to others."
B
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a. Erikson's developmental tasks. b. Piaget's cognitive table. c. Maslow's hierarchy of needs. d. Freud's classifications.
The nurse notes that a client is crying and holding the operative site, yet continues to refuse pain medication. The nurse might initially explore the client's:
1. religious beliefs. 2. socioeconomic status. 3. cultural beliefs. 4. beliefs about the frequent use of narcotics.
Before meeting the patient, a nurse talks to other caregivers about the patient. The nurse is in which phase of the helping relationship?
a. Pre-interaction b. Orientation c. Working d. Termination
Which statement most accurately represents conflict to a nurse manager in an organization?
1. "Conflict allows for meaningful communication." 2. "Nurse managers must avoid conflict for an organization to survive." 3. "Departments must have cooperation in order for work to get accomplished." 4. "Conflict does not allow for the organization to evolve."