A 15-year-old girl is brought by her mother to see a psychiatric nurse practitioner. The client's mother demands that her daughter be admitted for treatment of "behavioral problems.". Her mother states that the daughter stays out until 4 a.m

and is hanging out with "bad" kids. The nurse will recommend which of the following? A) Outpatient therapy for the mother and daughter
B) Therapy for the mother
C) Therapy for the daughter
D) Involuntary admission for the daughter


A

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The nurse is teaching a couple about X-linked disorders. They are concerned that they might pass on hemophilia to their children. Which of the following responses indicates the need for further teaching?

A) "The father can't be a carrier if he doesn't have hemophilia.". B) "If the father doesn't have it, then his kids won't either.". C) "If the mother is a carrier, her daughter could be one too.". D) "If the mother is a carrier, her sons may have hemophilia.".

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Which of the following is the most important symbol of a culture?

A) tools B) beliefs C) clothing D) language

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Calculate the amount to administer per dose: ________.  Ordered: Potassium Chloride 100 mEq PO in 4 divided doses, give q 4 hr On hand: Potassium Chloride 20 mEq/5 mL

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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