The provision of temporary, short-term relief to family caregivers is called:
A. long-term care.
B. respite care.
C. home care.
D. foster care.
Answer: B. respite care.
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A 9-year-old girl is in the clinic for a sport physical examination. After some initial shyness she finally asks, "Am I normal? I don't seem to need a bra yet, but I have some friends who do. What if I never get breasts?"
The nurse's best response would be: a. "Don't worry, you still have plenty of time to develop." b. "I know just how you feel, I was a late bloomer myself. Just be patient, and they will grow." c. "You will probably get your periods before you notice any significant growth in your breasts." d. "I understand that it is hard to feel different from your friends. Breasts usually develop between 8 and 10 years of age."
The nurse instructs a sexually active teenager that frequent douching can cause:
a. a sexually transmitted infection. b. bacterial vaginosis. c. pelvic inflammatory disease. d. purulent vaginitis.
An adolescent develops hypertension of pregnancy and is confined to bed rest at home. Considering the developmental tasks of adolescence, which of the following problems is likely to worry her at this point?
A) Difficulty determining what kind of person she is B) Inability to participate in community activities C) Inability to interact with younger brothers and sisters D) Concern over inability to vacation with her family
The nurse is teaching the significance of good nutrition on fetal development to a group of young women. Factors discussed will include: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Vitamins and folic acid are important before conception. 2. A high-fat diet is essential to fetal development. 3. Glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids are of high importance. 4. Nutrition is important only during the first trimester. 5. Complex carbohydrates and proteins are the only essential nutrients needed for fetal development.