You see a 3-year-old girl in an ambulatory clinic because she has a bad cold. Her mother tells you the girl's problem was caused by her being affected by "mal ojo." Which of the following would be the best action?
A) Tell her mother this is not a legitimate illness.
B) Teach her mother that colds are caused by viruses.
C) Ask her mother what symptoms her daughter is experiencing.
D) Explain there is nothing to do for illnesses caused by evil spirits.
C
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a. the procedure is almost always very painful b. it is likely the mother has a structural defect c. the client's biggest concern will likely be the sex of the baby d. it is likely the client is suspected of carrying an abnormal fetus
You are admitting a new resident. The person's niece is in the room. You ask the niece to leave the room. Which is correct?
a. The niece must leave the room. b. You have no right to ask the niece to leave. c. The resident can ask the niece to stay. d. The niece needs to stay. She needs to give identifying information.
A preschool-age client is diagnosed with epilepsy. The child's mother is crying as she tells the nurse, "I know that this is my fault. I did drugs before I knew I was pregnant." Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. "That is most likely not the reason your child has epilepsy." 2. "The most important thing now is getting good care for your child." 3. "Women who take drugs during pregnancy have to realize they are possibly hurting their baby." 4. "Medical testing can tell when the damage occurred."
The nurse educator is reviewing the impact and risk factors for situational crisis among the psychiatric patient population with the staff. Which statements indicate that the staff members are able to identify patients at risk for this type of crisis? (Select all that apply.)
1. "The teenager who is graduating high school in 3 weeks." 2. "The older adult who recently immigrated from Mexico." 3. "The middle-aged adult who just received a diagnosis of depression." 4. "The young adult who is arrested and incarcerated for driving under the influence." 5. "The young adult who is experiencing psychosis after giving birth to a healthy baby."