The nurse is caring for a pregnant 16-year-old who says, "I don't want my mother to know I'm pregnant. Please don't tell her." The nurse's best response would be:
A) "I'm sorry, but it would be unethical for me not to tell your mother you are pregnant." B) "I'm sorry, but I am legally obligated to talk with your mother." C) "I'm afraid you'll have to talk to your obstetrician, because she is the one to make that decision." D) "You have the right to confidentiality, and I cannot legally share the information that you are pregnant with anyone but you."
D
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a. 18 months b. 3 years c. 4 years d. 5 years
The nurse is performing a physical examination of an 8-year-old girl who was bitten by her kitten. Which of the following assessments would be most indicative of cat scratch disease?
A) Swollen lymph nodes B) Strawberry tongue C) Infected tonsils D) Swollen neck
An implementation that can be used to help prevent relapse in a patient who has a substance abuse problem is:
1. self-hypnosis. 2. imagery. 3. stress management. 4. blocking.
A young college student in a rural community has called the health department to get a recommendation to a health center where she could be seen for some chronic health problems. She is uninsured and can't afford the private clinic in town
The PHN recommends that the student: A. Visit the local health department for her care. B. Proceed to the local emergency room. C. Visit the community health center run by an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN). D. None of the above