The psychologist who theorized that cognitive development occurs from birth to adolescence in an orderly sequence of four stages is
1. Jean Piaget.
2. Erik Erikson.
3. James Fowler.
4. Lawrence Kohlberg.
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This type of intervention might be used for states of extreme emotional or physical turmoil in which the patient feels out of control of self: ______________ _______________
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Before the diagnosis of mental retardation can be made, which factors must be present? (Select all that apply.)
a. IQ of 70 to 100 b. Inability to communicate effectively c. Poor adaptation to social situations d. IQ less than 70 e. Inability to care for self appropriate to age f. Maladaptive coping skills
A 9-year-old boy has been diagnosed with the nephrotic syndrome. Place the following stages in the development of his health problem in ascending order. Use all the options
A) Hypoalbuminemia B) Increased glomerular membrane permeability C) Decreased colloidal osmotic pressure D) Proteins escape from the plasma to the glomerular filtrate E) Accumulation of fluid in the interstitial tissue (edema)
A patient is speaking with the nurse and is concerned about his antihypertensive medication. He tells the nurse that the medication makes him very sleepy. What should be the nurse's response?
a. "This is a serious reaction and you should discontinue the medication immediately." b. "You are having a desired response to the medication." c. "This is a side effect of the medication." d. "Begin to take the medication every three days."