The nurse is counseling a family whose child has autism. When describing this condition, which of the following would the nurse most likely include?
A) Connection to ineffective parental practices
B) Detection after the child enters school
C) Onset before child is 2.5 years old
D) Girls are more frequently affected than boys
C
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The nurse teaches the patient to best maintain optimal GI function by including what in the daily routine?
A) Exercise, adequate sleep, and avoiding caffeine B) Proper diet, fluid intake, and exercise C) Proper diet, avoiding alcohol, and cautious use of laxatives D) Avoiding prescription medications, increased fluid intake, and vigorous exercise
What does the nurse teach the client with esophageal diverticula about dietary needs?
a. "Eat soft foods and smaller meals." b. "Only eat puréed foods." c. "Avoid drinking liquids with meals." d. "Avoid dairy products."
A nurse is educating young parents regarding the proper medication to use for fever reduction in children. It is important that the nurse makes sure that the parents understand that
1. Aspirin should never be given to children with a virus. 2. Parents should never give their children ibuprofen. 3. Acetaminophen should never be used to treat a child's fever. 4. Advil should never be used to treat a fever in patients younger than 15 years.
A schizophrenic client arrives for a scheduled appointment with the mental health nurse. The nurse notes that the client's hygiene is poor and that the client is having difficulty concentrating on what the nurse is saying and responding appropriately. Which nursing intervention would be most appropriate?
A. Saying nothing and contacting the psychiatrist to sign a commitment order B. Saying, "I notice that you don't seem to be caring for yourself. Are you taking your medication?" C. Giving the client his antipsychotic medication and asking him to return in the morning for a follow-up visit D. Asking, "Will you voluntarily admit yourself for a couple of days so that you can straighten out your medicine and thinking?"