The school nurse teaching a class about latchkey children includes the information that latchkey children:
a. Tend to be more responsible
b. Are at decreased risk for accidents
c. May have heightened feelings of fear and loneliness
d. Are less likely to use drugs
C
Latchkey children are more likely to get into trouble and behave irresponsibly than children who are supervised. They are at increased risk for accidents due to poor judgment. These children are more likely to use drugs or alcohol. Increased feelings of fear and loneliness are common in this group.
You might also like to view...
Nearly __________ of all countries in the world have no clear governmental policy that addresses mental health issues
a. 7% b. 26% c. 50% d. 75%
The patient has developed thick eschar over an electrical burn wound. Which of the following topical antibacterial agents will the nurse expect the physician to order for the wound?
A) Silver sulfadiazine 1% (Silvadene) water-soluble cream B) Mafenide acetate 10% (Sulfamylon) hydrophilic-based cream C) Silver nitrate 0.5% aqueous solution D) Acticoat
The nurse is reviewing the importance of maternal health with a woman who is three months pregnant. Which neurotransmitter will the nurse discuss with the client?
A) Acetylcholine B) Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) C) Dopamine D) Oxytocin
A client with presbyopia asks her nurse about corrective lenses. Which is the nurse's best response?
a. "This type of problem cannot be helped with corrective lenses." b. "Corrective lenses are needed for both near and distance vision." c. "Corrective lenses can be used for reading and close work." d. "Corrective lenses are needed for distance only."