A dying 10-year-old boy tells a nurse, "I am going to leave and live with my grandpa in heaven." How should the nurse interpret this child is feeling?
a. Fearful of death
b. Accepting his own death based on adult attitudes
c. Experiencing death anxiety
d. Expressing anger
B
A 10- to 12-year-old child accepts death based on adult attitudes.
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a. Let the client alone for a long period of reflection time. b. Ask friends and relatives to limit their visits. c. Tell the client that an emotional response is unacceptable. d. Create an atmosphere of acceptance and discussion.
The type of leukocyte responsible for producing antibodies and maintaining the body's immune response is the
A) granulocyte. B) eosinophil. C) monocyte. D) lymphocyte.
The pediatric clinic nurse is teaching a parent home-care measures for a 12-year-old child diagnosed with viral pharyngitis. Which information is appropriate for the nurse to include in the teaching session?
(Select all that apply.) A. Bedrest for a couple days will help recovery. B. Have the child gargle with warm saline. C. Make sure your child continues to eat. D. Offer fluids in small amounts, frequently. E. Warm liquids are better tolerated than cold.
A client who is awaiting FTM gender assignment surgery is scheduled for a routine health examination at the community clinic. What screenings should the client receive? (Select all that apply.)
1. Pap smear. 2. Mammogram. 3. Throat culture. 4. Prostate exam. 5. Tuberculosis test.