The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old who is not doing well in school. The mother is 20 years old, works one job part-time on the night shift, and is on public assistance because she cannot meet the family's financial needs
The nurse recognizes that which of the following could contribute to the child's developmental delay? Select all that apply. A) The mother works night shift. B) The mother's salary is inadequate to meet the family's needs. C) The mother is 20 years old. D) The mother was 13 when she delivered the baby. E) The mother ate mostly cheeseburgers and French fries when she was pregnant.
B, D, E
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Which of the following services are provided by home health agencies? Select all that apply
a. Direct care of clients in the home, performing treatments b. Indirect care such as provision of medication and supplies c. Acute care services for clients with complex diseases d. Respite care of clients to relieve family caregivers
The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old girl who has been hospitalized for over a week with severe burns. Which of the following would be a priority intervention to help satisfy this preschool child's basic needs?
A) Encourage friends to visit as often as possible. B) Suggest that a family member be present with her 24 hours a day. C) Explain necessary procedures in simple language that she will understand. D) Allow her to make choices about her meals and activities as much as permitted.
Peplau's theory focuses on the therapeutic relationship as the key to successful nursing intervention. Which of the following is correct about Peplau's theory?
a. It is a grand theory that demonstrates that defining nursing was more important than application to practice. b. Her theory developed from her work with oncology patients. c. The theory describes six key nursing roles that are flexibly used, depending on the practice setting. d. Her theory describes nursing roles as mother, technician, salesman, scholar, and advocate.
An involuntarily committed client is verbally abusive to the staff and repeatedly threatening to sue. The client records the full names and phone numbers of the staff. Which nursing action is most appropriate to decrease the possibility of a lawsuit?
A. Verbally redirect the client, and then limit one-on-one interaction. B. Involve the hospital's security division as soon as possible. C. Notify the client that documenting personal staff information is against hospital policy. D. Continue professional attempts to establish a positive working relationship with the client.