The nurse is explaining the mechanism of the growth of long bones to a mother of a toddler. Where does lengthening of the bones occur?
a. Bursa
b. Calcaneus
c. Epiphyses
d. Tuberosities
ANS: C
Lengthening occurs at the epiphyses, or growth plates. The other options are not correct.
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1) Sit quietly with the patient's wife and allow her to compose her thoughts. 2) Inform the wife that a chaplain is available if she would like to speak to him. 3) Remind the wife that her husband has lived a long and useful life. 4) Tell the wife there are always options and suggest she not give up hope.
The nurse is screening children before they enter preschool. Which is the expected visual acuity for preschool-age patients?
1) 20/20 2) 20/40 3) 20/60 4) 20/100
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True False
A client states that she is anxious about leaving a group home because she has not worked in many years. Using Beck's cognitive triad, the nurse understands that the client is concerned primarily about what?
A) Threats from the world B) Threats to her self C) Threats about her future D) Threats from her past