The father of a 15-year-old boy is worried as he wants to discipline his son in an age- appropriate manner. While being assessed for diabetes, he reveals this worry to the nurse. How should the nurse help the client?
A) Explain the importance of adult respect toward adolescents
B) Explain the importance of good grades for adolescents
C) Discuss the challenges for families with children who are diabetics
D) Place stress on ensuring that the teenager is following family rules
A
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The nurse notes that the handgrip of the client with hypokalemia has diminished since the previous assessment one hour ago. Which intervention by the nurse is the priority?
a. Assess the client's respiratory rate, rhythm, and depth. b. Measure the client's pulse and blood pressure. c. Document findings and monitor the client. d. Call the health care provider.
The school nurse needs to obtain authorization for a child who requires medications while at school. From whom does the nurse obtain the authorization?
a. The parents b. The pharmacist c. The school administrator d. The prescribing practitioner
The client who wishes to have an unmedicated birth is in the transition stage. She is very uncomfortable and turns frequently in the bed. Her partner has stepped out momentarily. In which of the following ways can the nurse be most helpful?
A. Talk to her the entire time. B. Turn on the television to distract her. C. Stand next to the bed with hands on the railing next to her. D. Sit silently in the room away from the bed.
What is the best reason that scholars consider Florence Nightingale to be the first nurse researcher?
1. She changed nursing by basing her practice on her research findings. 2. She identified a body of knowledge unique to nursing. 3. She collected data in a systematic fashion. 4. She communicated the data collected to other nurses.