A 13-year-old girl is developing breast buds. She feels that her development is behind most of her friends. The nurse discusses changes that are going to occur during the genital stage and what to expect socially
Identify changes that would be pertinent to this age. 1. Change in friendships
2. Challenge to be independent from parents
3. Struggle with identifying sexuality
4. All of the above are likely to occur at this stage of development.
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1. Friendships are likely to change as interests change during this age.
2. This age range challenges parents to seek new boundaries and exhibit independence.
3. Identifying one's sexuality occurs during this time.
4. All are characteristics that are present during this age range.
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Which nursing intervention is most helpful to parents of a neonate with bilateral cleft lip?
a. Assure the parents that the correction will be immediate and uncomplicated. b. Show the parents "before-and-after" pictures of an infant whose cleft lip has been successfully repaired. c. Teach the parents about long-term enteral feedings. d. Refer the parents to a community agency that addresses this problem.
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