The mother of a 5-year-old tells the nurse that her daughter has always been closer to her than to her husband
The mother expresses concern that, over the last 2 months, the little girl wants to spend all of her time with her father instead of with the mother. The nurse recognizes that this behavior: A)
Is a normal expectation of a preschooler developing sexuality.
B)
Can be a sign of precocious puberty, and should be monitored.
C)
Can indicate sexual abuse by the father, and should be further investigated.
D)
Indicates that the girl is overidentifying with the male gender.
A
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The nurse administers a medication that potentiates the action of GABA. Which finding would be expected?
a. Reduced anxiety b. Improved memory c. More organized thinking d. Fewer sensory perceptual alterations
Nurses who are employed in home care have a variety of responsibilities. Which of the following is one of those responsibilities?
A) provide all care and services C) advise patients on financial matters B) maintain a clean home environment D) collaborate with other care providers
A 25-year-old client with a learning disability arrives for her first prenatal visit at week 24 of gestation. What should the nurse emphasize when caring for this client? Select all that apply
1. Ask if the client has any questions. 2. Avoid rushing through the examination. 3. Provide information in small increments. 4. Ask who is going to financially assist the client. 5. Suggest discussing the pregnancy with social services.
An older patient does not take a prescribed diuretic as planned because of the inconvenience of having to urinate frequently, which interrupts scheduled activities. What action should the nurse take with this patient?
1. Insist the drug be taken as prescribed. 2. Contact the physician to order another drug. 3. Advise to take the drug in divided dosages, half in the morning and half in the evening. 4. Discuss the daily activity schedule and adjust the drug administration time accordingly.