The school nurse is conducting a seminar for parents of adolescents on how to communicate with teenagers. Which of the following guidelines might the nurse recommend? Select all answers that apply
A) Talk face to face and be aware of body language.
B) Ask questions to see why he or she feels that way.
C) Do not give praise unless the adolescent deserves it.
D) Speak to your child as an authority figure, not an equal.
E) Don't admit that you make mistakes.
F) Don't pretend you know all the answers.
A, B, F
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a. how the individual learns to act with the environment. b. how the individual allows for readjustment of the cognitive structure. c. the change that occurs as a result of accommodation. d. the process of taking in new experiences or information.
The nurse administers blood to the patient and observes that the patient has tachycardia, chills, and lower back pain. Which should the nurse implement first?
a. Notify the healthcare provider. b. Notify the blood bank. c. Complete the vital signs. d. Remove the intravenous (IV) tubing.
Which of the following is essential for diagnosing thyroid cancer?
a. Fine needle aspiration b. Thyroid ultrasound c. Computed tomography (CT) scan d. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
A client has just been prescribed tetracycline. Which instructions should a nurse give?
A) This is safe to take 30 minutes before drinking milk. B) Take with a meal. C) Take 2 hours after consuming red meat D) This is safe to take with laxatives