A 16-year-old boy has a stiff neck, a headache, a fever of 103°Fahrenheit, and purpuric lesions on his legs. He is admitted to the hospital for treatment of suspected meningococcemia
Although the adolescent's physical needs take priority at the present time, the nurse can expect which of the following to be the most significant psychological stressor for this adolescent? 1. Separation from parents and home
2. Separation from friends and permanent changes in appearance
3. Fear of painful procedures and bodily mutilation
4. Fear of getting behind in schoolwork
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Rationale:
1. Separation from parents and home is the main psychological stressor for infants and toddlers.
2. Adolescents are concerned about their appearance and how they look compared with their peers. Adolescents are developing their identities, and rely most on their friends.
3. Preschoolers fear pain and bodily mutilation.
4. School-age children are developing a sense of industry and fear getting behind in schoolwork.
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The nurse practitioner evaluates the older adult for potentially reversible causes for the changes, which include: (Select all that apply.) a. depression. b. delirium. c. osteoporosis. d. rheumatoid arthritis. e. medication side effects.
In comparison with licensure, which measures entry-level competence, what does certification validate?
A) innocence of any disciplinary violation B) specialty knowledge and clinical judgment C) more than 10 years of nursing practice D) ability to practice in more than one area
When caring for patients with skin lesions, wash the areas well with soap and water
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The infant mortality rate is defined as:
a. the number of infant deaths in a calendar year per 100 live births in that year. b. the number of infant deaths in a calendar year per 1000 live births in that year. c. the number of infant deaths in a calendar year per 10,000 live births in that year. d. the number of infant deaths in a calendar year per 100,000 live births in a year.