What documented consequences are seen among infants of adolescent mothers? (Select all that apply.)
a. Having to accept charity and gifts from other family members
b. Higher incidence of child abuse and neglect
c. Increased risk of lower education and hence fewer employment choices
d. Lower probability of a successful marriage in adulthood
e. Mortality rate two to four times higher than that among other infants and twice the risk of stillbirths
f. Risk of infant daughter also becoming an unwed teenage mom at an early age
ANS: B, C, E, F
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a. "Stretch your arm and wrist as soon as the cast is removed.". b. "I'll get a nail brush to help remove dead cells from your skin.". c. "This is the enzyme wash we'll use to remove dead skin cells.". d. "The cast saw causes a little discomfort and a burning sensation.".
The nurse in the pediatric clinic observes a parental lack of warmth and interest toward the child. Which family style will the nurse most likely document in this situation?
1. Authoritarian 2. Authoritative 3. Indifferent 4. Permissive
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A) The nurse may be led to a false, simplistic, or superior sense of an understanding of the patient's problem. B) The diagnosis provides a way to communicate with other health professionals using a common language. C) The diagnoses can help guide treatment decisions. D) Once diagnosis is established, it is possible to identify similar subjects for etiologic and epidemiologic research.
The doula should be asked to leave when birth is imminent.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)