The nurse would anticipate the need for eye patching for a child with which condition?
A) Astigmatism
B) Hyperopia
C) Myopia
D) Amblyopia
D
Response:
Eye patching is used for amblyopia or any condition that results in one eye being weaker than the other. Corrective lenses would be appropriate for astigmatism, hyperopia, and myopia.
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Which interventions would the nurse plan to support the stabilization of a client's circadian rhythm?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Give medications on time. 2. Use environmental clues for awakening. 3. Support calming bedtime routines. 4. Assure quiet on the unit at night. 5. Offer warm milk or hot cocoa at night.
A major factor that contributes to low-birth-weight infants among adolescents is:
A. inadequate prenatal care. B. anxiety and depression. C. excessive weight gain. D. an immature reproductive system.
The frustrated mother of a 13-year-old girl confides in the school nurse, "I am at my wit's end…one day my daughter is dressed up and acting very sophisticated, and the next she is in blue jeans playing football with her brothers."
The nurse's response is based on the fact that adolescents a. Who demonstrate wide mood changes may have a mental disorder b. Need guidance to help them select appropriate clothing c. Who dress in clothing of the opposite sex may be experiencing a sexual identity crisis d. Frequently try out identities seeking a comfortable fit for their own personality
The primary discipline that assists patients to relearn activities of daily living is
A. physical therapy. B. speech therapy. C. occupational therapy. D. respiratory therapy.