A new parent tells the home health nurse that she does not believe in disciplining young children as she feels that it diminishes their creativity. The nurse counsels that discipline has a very important developmental purpose, which is:
a. To establish the parent as an authority figure
b. To create a sense of respect for the parent
c. To make the child fearful of the results of unacceptable behavior
d. To gradually shift control from the parent to the child
D
Discipline has the main purpose of shifting behavior control from the parent to the child, that is, to promote self-discipline.
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a. 1/2 tablet. b. 1 tablet. c. 1 1/2 tablets. d. 2 tablets.
A woman who is diagnosed with rubella has a positive pregnancy test. Which information should the emergency department nurse provide to this client?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "As your pregnancy is in the first trimester, the effects of rubella will be limited." 2. "We suggest that your pregnancy be managed by an obstetrical practice specializing in high-risk pregnancy." 3. "Rubella can cause some minor problems with pregnancy, so you should make an obstetrical appointment in the next week or so." 4. "Some serious problems can occur when pregnant women have rubella." 5. "Your rubella symptoms will be much worse than those of a woman who is not pregnant."
A nurse realizes that much time is wasted during shift report when co-workers discuss personal items such as recent movies or department store sales. Which statement would help with time management during this critical interaction?
a. "Let's talk only about one movie you recently watched." b. "I like to know about department store sales, but we need to get through this report, so let's talk about sales as we walk between patient rooms." c. "I know your shift has been busy. What went wrong?" d. "I have the list of patients; let's start with revisions to the plan of care and scheduled activities for the next shift."
A patient with a head injury is being monitored with an intraventricular catheter. Which of the following nursing diagnoses is a priority for the care of this patient?
1. risk for injury 2. decreased intracranial adaptive capacity 3. risk for infection 4. altered comfort: acute pain