In a family that is in the life cycle stage called "The Family with Adolescents," which changes must occur for the family to proceed developmentally?
A. Making adjustments within the marital system to meet the responsibilities of parenthood
B. Establishing a new identity as a couple by realigning relationships with extended family
C. Redefining the level of dependence so that adolescents are provided with greater autonomy
D. Reestablishing the bond of the dyadic marital relationship
C
Stage IV of the family life cycle is described as "The Family with Adolescents." The task of this stage is to redefine the level of dependence so that adolescents are provided with greater autonomy while parents remain responsive to teenagers' dependency needs.
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Select the responses which are true regarding the interactional model for schizophrenia. Standard Text: Select all that apply
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Directions: Determine the infusion time for the following IV. State time in both traditional and military time. Round minutes to the nearest whole number of minutes
750 mL lactated Ringer solution at 80 mL/hr a. Determine the infusion time: _____ b. The IV was started at 7:00 AM. When will the infusion be complete? _____
According to the DSM-IV-TR, anxiety is considered excessive when it:
a. occurs more than once a day b. is present more days than not for a period of 6 months or more c. causes the person to change his or her plans one or more times per week d. results in a person staying at home
The healthcare provider has prescribed quetiapine (Seroquel) for the client with chronic auditory hallucinations. The client has stopped taking the medication. The nurse incorrectly uses the diagnosis of "noncompliance." In which situation would this diagnosis be appropriate?
A. The client reported a physical change as the reason for stopping the medication. B. The client made an informed decision not to take the medication. C. The client was unsure about how to order a refill for the prescription. D. The client did not understand why the medication was prescribed.