Tom is a 16-year-old diabetic who does not follow his diet. He enjoys his dirt bike and seems unconcerned about any consequences of his activities. Which factor is typical of adolescence and pertinent to Tom's health?
a. Attachment to parents
b. High self-esteem
c. Low peer support needs
d. Propensity for risk taking
D
Adolescents tend to experiment with risky behaviors that can lead to a high incidence of morbid-ity and mortality.
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Which health belief system includes a belief of a supernatural force exerting influence to cause health or illness?
a. Folk b. Holistic c. Biomedical d. Alternative/complementary
The hospice nurse reviews the care provided to a dying client. Which observations indicate that outcomes have been reached for this client?
Select all that apply. A) The client discusses fears regarding death. B) The client expresses the intention to recover from the illness. C) The client is medicated for pain as needed. D) The client is resting comfortably. E) The family is informed of any changes in the client's condition.
The nurse is reviewing the admission orders for an 86-year-old client who is being admitted for pneumonia. The client has chronic pain caused by arthritis and the diagnosis of uterine cancer
The physician has ordered oral long-acting narcotic medication every 4 hours as needed. In administering this medication the nurse would A) administer the medication sparingly to avoid narcotic addiction. B) administer the medication when the client requests. C) consulting the physician to order intravenous pain medication. D) administer the prn medication around the clock.
A nurse is teaching the parent of a child with spastic quadriplegia about intrathecal baclofen [Lioresal]. Which statement by the parent indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I can expect my child to be more drowsy when receiving this medication." b. "I should not notice any change in my child's muscle strength." c. "I will contact the provider if my child is constipated or cannot urinate." d. "If my child has a seizure, I should stop giving the medication immediately."