A school-age client presents to the pediatric clinic with a history of abdominal pain 3 to 4 mornings per week over the last 2 months. The mother states the child usually complains on school days and always seems to be better by afternoon
Which mental health disorder does the nurse suspect? 1. Separation anxiety
2. Depression
3. School phobia
4. Bipolar disorder
3
Explanation:
1. Separation anxiety is most common in girls between the ages of 7 and 9 and may be accompanied by depression when separated. The child was able to successfully separate for a nonschool activity.
2. Depression is often manifested by sleep issues, avoidance of social interactions, and low energy.
3. The child is using somatic complaints to avoid attending school.
4. Bipolar disorder involves periods of hyperactivity alternating with periods of lethargy.
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a. HSV, type 1 b. HSV, type 2 c. Smallpox d. Chickenpox
The nurse holds national certification as a wound care specialist and works in a small, rural hospital. What standard of skill and care applies to this nurse's practice?
1. It should be equal to that of any other wound care specialist in the nation. 2. It should be the same as that of any nurse who provides wound care. 3. It should be equal to the practice of a wound care specialist working in the largest facility in the state. 4. It should be the same as that of an average nurse who also holds national wound care certification.
The nurse is caring for a postoperative client who reports pain in the shoulder blades following laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery. Which direction does the nurse give to the nursing assis-tant to help relieve the client's pain?
a. "Ambulate the client in the hallway." b. "Apply a cold compress to the client's back." c. "Encourage the client to take sips of hot tea or broth." d. "Remind the client to cough and deep breathe every hour."
When using a refillable ice bag, a nurse correctly
1. Fills the bag one-half to two-thirds with ice and some water. 2. Fills the bag completely with water and then freezes it. 3. Fills the bag completely with ice. 4. Fills the bag one-quarter to one-third with ice and then partially melts the ice in the microwave.