The nurse is working with a 2-year-old who has been admitted to the acute care facility due to dehydration. Which of the following would be a major stressor because of hospitalization for this child?
a. separation from par-ents c. unfamiliar surround-ings
b. fear of the unknown d. fear of death
A
Toddlers may display negative behavior and refuse medication or treatments. Separation anxiety, or the need to be with a parent, is particularly noticed during illness.
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A) Another individual has been identified to make decisions on behalf of the patient. B) It is binding even if the patient changes his or her mind. C) The named individual is in charge of the patient's finances. D) It is a legal document delegating custody of children to other than the spouse.
A patient complains of a dull, aching sensation in the lower back after long periods of sitting
The nurse anticipates the administration of medication to suppress pain impulse transmission in which of the following fibers to treat the patient's complaint? 1. A fibers 2. Delta fibers 3. C fibers 4. myelinated fibers
A patient is not wearing his eyeglasses. Before storing them, you need to:
a. Put them in a container with cool water b. Put them in their case c. Remove the battery d. Turn the device off
A group of boys ages 9 and 10 years have formed a "boys-only" club that is open to neighborhood and school friends who have skateboards. This should be interpreted as:
a. behavior that encourages bullying and sexism. b. behavior that reinforces poor peer relationships. c. characteristic of social development at this age. d. characteristic of children who later are at risk for membership in gangs.