The nurse works in a pediatric medical day care centre. An important aspect of his role is to determine whether the children are achieving developmental milestones
Which of the following does the nurse anticipate a 12-month-old child will just be able to do? a. Creep on all four extremities.
b. Ambulate independently.
c. Pick up small objects; has pincer grasp.
d. Grasp and manipulate small objects.
C
A 12-month-old child should have the ability to pick up small objects and use pincer grasp.
A 9-month-old infant should have the gross motor ability to creep on all four extremities.
An 18-month-old child should have the gross motor ability to walk alone.
A 6-month-old infant should have the ability to grasp and manipulate small objects.
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The client with chronic rhinitis asks the nurse why he cannot use his nasal spray as often as he needs. The nurse's best response is:
A) "Continuous use of nasal spray causes nosebleeds." B) "Continuous use causes rebound congestion, which increases frequency of use." C) "Prolonged use of nasal spray dries the nasal mucosa." D) "Too much medication is absorbed through the mucosa and has a systemic effect on the circulation."
The nurse practicing in a diverse society can consider culture to be
a. a society or group that existed in a specific period of time. b. a learned systems of beliefs, customs, language, and rituals. c. practices or behaviors associated with specific racial groups. d. transgenerational world views shared by diverse groups.
The construct of social competence has been associated with which of the following in adolescence?
a. extrovert qualities b. popularity in class c. positive mental health d. better grades in school