Describe the effects of puberty on the adolescent patient.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary. Female puberty effects:Appearance of the menstrual flow
Breast changes
Growth of pubic and axillary hair
Rapid increase in height and weightMale puberty effects:Enlargement of testicles
Growth of pubic and axillary hair
Rapid increase in height
Change in voice
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The nurse is providing teaching for a weight loss group on the cardiac dangers of obesity. Which statement, if made by the nurse, would be incorrect?
a. "Obesity increases the risk of atherosclerosis." b. "Obesity increases the risk of hypertension." c. "Obesity can reduce pumping action of the heart." d. "Tissue perfusion is diminished by obesity."
Which of the following is the principal site for regulation of fluid and electrolyte balance?
a. Cardiac system b. Vascular system c. Pulmonary system d. Renal system
The patient tells the nurse that her 12-year-old child asks to use her nail polish remover several times a day. When her friends come to visit, this seems to occur more frequently. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "Your daughter may be 'huffing'; that is really scary." 2. "Your daughter may be 'huffing' or inhaling the remover." 3. "Your daughter may be 'huffing' or drinking small amounts of the remover." 4. "Your daughter may be 'huffing' or rubbing the remover on her skin."
A student is attending a school with a high first-time pass rate on the NCLEX®. A belief that the nursing student has about faculty in the program could be expressed as which of the following? Faculty:
1. Expect high academic standards from their students. 2. Are concerned with job placement of their graduates. 3. Are most concerned with the successful licensure of each student. 4. Work hard to make sure students are successful.