A nurse is performing a psychosocial assessment on a 14-year-old adolescent. Which emotional response is typical during early adolescence?

a) Frequent anger
b) Cooperativeness
c) Moodiness
d) Combativeness


Ans: c) Moodiness

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A pregnant patient has scheduled a visit with her care provider because she has been vomiting up to six times daily for the past several days

The patient states that she knows that nausea is a common accompaniment to pregnancy, but she feels overwhelmed and debilitated by this pattern. How should the nurse best interpret the patient's complaints? A) The patient may be exhibiting signs and symptoms of gestational diabetes. B) The patient's experience is typical of the first trimester of pregnancy and will resolve in time. C) The patient requires antiemetics because hyperemesis can cause serious consequences. D) The patient may be experiencing teratogenic effects of her current medication regimen.

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Directions: Identify the letter of the label corresponding to the IV fluid abbreviation

D NS with 20 mEq KCL

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Which of these statements by a patient who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus requires immediate nursing intervention?

1. "I am allergic to eggs.". 2. "I will take my lispro insulin 15 minutes before I eat breakfast.". 3. "I will adjust the amounts of my premixed insulin according to my food intake.". 4. "I will not use detemir insulin in my insulin pump.".

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Express the dosage using the official symbol/abbreviation: 1 part drug to 100 parts solution

What will be an ideal response?

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