A parent questions why it is important to list when her child sat up, began crawling, started walking, and was potty trained, since the child is 14 years old and tried to kill herself by taking an overdose of acetaminophen
The nurse explains to the parent that: A) A developmental history is part of assessing well-being of a child.
B) She does not have to answer the question if it makes her uncomfortable.
C) The information is needed to complete the assessment.
D) It is important for the nurse to understand the adolescent's problems.
A,
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1. Increased platelets 2. Increased monocytes 3. Decreased red blood cells 4. Microcytic red cells
The nurse is caring for a patient who is active duty military. The nurse suspects the patient may be suicidal. According to current research on laboratory values and suicide, which action by the nurse would be most appropriate?
1. Review the patient's vitamin K level 2. Review the patient's vitamin D level 3. Review the patient's serum calcium level 4. Review the patient's serum potassium level
Crack cocaine abusers may require hospitalization during withdrawal because of the psychological severity of which of the following?
a. postintoxication crash b. social isolation c. associated guilt d. lack of motivation
Barbara is describing her home life to the nurse. Barbara is in her late 30s. If Barbara is a member of the sandwich generation, you would expect her to:
A) Have a young adult child at home and an elderly parent to care for at the same time. B) Have a young adult child who is married and living away from home. C) Have a young adult child away at college and no elderly parents to care for. D) Have no responsibilities associated with her young adult children or her parents.