An 11-year-old girl is in the clinic for a sports physical examination. The nurse notices that she has begun to develop breasts, and during the conversation the girl reveals that she is worried about her development. The nurse should use which of these techniques to best assist the young girl in understanding the expected sequence for development? The nurse should:
Answer: Use the Tanner scale on the five stages of sexual development.
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A patient is being given a medication that stimulates her parasympathetic system. Following administration of this medication, the nurse should anticipate what effect?
A) Constricted pupils B) Dilated bronchioles C) Decreased peristaltic movement D) Relaxed muscular walls of the urinary bladder
A dying client states to the nurse, "I don't want to see my family." It would be important for the nurse to assist the client in
A) Meeting with the family B) Values clarification C) Education on death and dying D) Quiet reflection and comfort
After taking a brief respiratory health history, a nurse would need to complete a more focused assessment on which client?
a. A 28-year-old man who works as a painter b. A 15-year-old man who plays basketball and hockey c. A 19-year-old woman who recently moved into a college dormitory d. A 35-year-old man with a history of gout