The onset of puberty before age 8 is called ____________________ puberty
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
precocious
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A couple both reside in a long-term care facility. The husband is admitted to the psychiatric unit after physically abusing his wife. He states, "My wife is having an affair with a young man, and I want it investigated
" Which is the appropriate nursing response? 1. "Your wife is not having an affair. What makes you think that?" 2. "Why do you think that your wife is having an affair?" 3. "Your wife has told us that these thoughts have no basis in fact." 4. "I understand that you are upset. We will talk about it."
The nurse manager is encouraging staff on the unit to go back to school and "become professionals, not just workers" by "increasing" their knowledge through education and networking
Which criteria for nursing to be recognized as a profession is the nurse manager highlighting? Select all that apply. A) Joining professional organizations B) Following a code of ethics C) Having specialized education requirements D) Conducting ongoing research E) Having autonomy
Which client does the nurse recognize as most likely to be diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma rather than Hodgkin's lymphoma?
A) A 55-year-old client with AIDS B) A 35-year-old client with type 2 diabetes mellitus C) A 20-year-old client with infectious mononucleosis D) A 40-year-old client with Reed-Sternberg cells in an axillary lymph node
A nurse is reviewing pediatric physical assessment techniques. Which statement about performing a pediatric physical assessment is correct?
a. Physical examinations proceed systematically from head to toe unless developmental considerations dictate otherwise. b. The physical examination should be done with parents in the examining room for children of any age. c. Measurement of head circumference is done until the child is 5 years old. d. The physical examination is done only when the child is cooperative.