The nurse is leading a discussion about autism with a group of elementary school teachers. One teacher says, "I did not have an autistic child in my classroom for the first 10 years that I taught
I have had six children with autism in the last four years." How should the nurse respond? 1. "I am surprised you did not have an autistic child in your classroom earlier in your career."
2. "In some regions of the world about one person in 100 has some form of autism."
3. "When lots of money is put into research, it encourages physicians to diagnose the disorder."
4. "I think it has to do with the numbers of people using illicit drugs."
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Rationale 1: The number of cases of autism is increasing, and more children with autism are being placed in public schools.
Rationale 2: This statement will emphasize the point that more cases of autism are being diagnosed.
Rationale 3: This statement could be interpreted to mean that physicians are overdiagnosing the disorder to get money for research.
Rationale 4: The nurse should stick to the facts and not assert personal opinion.
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a. vaccine. b. atropine. c. antibiotics. d. whole blood.
The nurse at a university health center leads a dialogue with female freshmen about rape and sexual assault. One student says, "If I avoid strangers or situations where I am alone outside at night, I'll be safe from sexual attacks."
Choose the nurse's best response. a. "Your plan is not adequate. You could still be raped or sexually assaulted." b. "I am glad you have this excellent safety plan. Would others like to comment?" c. "It's better to walk with someone or call security when you enter or leave a building." d. "Sexual assaults are more often perpetrated by acquaintances. Let's discuss ways to prevent that."
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a. Hepatic function b. Gastrointestinal function c. Renal function d. Central nervous system function
A patient exhibits symptoms including hematuria with red blood cell casts and proteinuria exceeding 3 to 5 g/day, with albumin as the major protein. What diagnostic test or treatment regime does the healthcare professional educate the patient on?
a. Intravenous pyelogram b. Oral antibiotics c. Renal biopsy d. Cyclophosphamide