A nurse is interviewing a married couple whose relationship has a history of turmoil because of infidelity. The wife was excited about having a child and thought it would improve their marital relationship
By the time their son began preschool, he was already showing symptoms of behavioral problems. The couple has been to several counselors to discuss treatment options for their son. Their marital relationship has improved since the problems with their son began. The nurse should recognize that this is an example of which concept?
A) Differentiation of self
B) Triangulation
C) Fusion
D) Emotional cutoff
B
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On physical assessment of a newborn, the nurse notes the presence of diffuse edema of the soft tissues of his scalp that crosses suture lines. The nurse documents this finding as
A) Molding B) Hemangioma C) Caput succedaneum D) Cephalhematoma
The nurse is assessing an older adult client in a long-term care facility after a fall. Which finding requires priority action?
A) The injured leg is shortened and externally rotated. B) Redness and severe swelling are found at the hip joint. C) Pain is relieved by moving the affected extremity. D) The patient is repeatedly flexing the injured leg at the hip.
A series of subdiaphragmatic abdominal thrusts (the Heimlich maneuver) is recommended for airway obstruction in children older than which age?
a. 1 year b. 4 years c. 8 years d. 12 years
A nurse considering working as a PHN refers to the American Public Health Association (APHA) Public Health Nursing Section to determine what level of educational preparation has been recommended
Which of the following best describes the educational preparation? a. Associate degree b. Baccalaureate degree c. Master's degree d. Certification