The nurse is aware that when adolescents begin to become interested in the opposite sex, parents should consider:
a. Limiting the development of friendships with the opposite sex
b. The cultural influence on dating patterns
c. That group outings to the beach or mall are unrelated to heterosexual encounters
d. Imposing stringent restrictions on heterosexual encounters
B
Adolescents need to learn how to develop relationships with the opposite sex. Cultural background can influence dating patterns. The primary goal of social outings at this age is to meet members of the opposite sex. Teens may turn to sexually acting out to test control if stringent restrictions are enforced.
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In the emergency department, a client's blood pressure is 66/40 mm Hg, pulse is 140 beats/min, and
respirations are 8 breaths/min and shallow. He receives naloxone (Narcan). The nursing diagnosis established is ineffective breathing pattern: depression of respiratory center secondary to narcotic overdose. The outcome indicator for which the nurse will evaluate is that the client will a. be stable within 8 hours, as evidenced by vital signs within normal values. b. be able to describe a plan for home care before release from the emergency department. c. demonstrate effective coping skills within 1 week of admission. d. identify two community resources for treatment of substance abuse by discharge.
A student nurse is caring for a patient with pancreatic cancer. In planning the care for this patient, the student nurse focuses on managing the patient's pain. The student nurse is aware that the pain is often more severe when?
A) The morning B) The afternoon C) The evening D) The night
Which statement about research problems and paradigms (qualitative and quantitative methods) is true?
A. Quantitative studies typically focus on well-developed concepts for which reliable methods of measurement exist.
B. All research questions can be addressed using either quantitative or qualitative methods.
C. Research problems emerge from allegiance to either the positivist paradigm (quantitative methods) or constructivist paradigm (qualitative methods).
D. Many research questions cannot be answered within either of the two main paradigms.