The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old child during a well-child check
The child shares with the nurse that she is embarrassed at school when people find out that her 7-year-old sister only has one arm because of a car accident in which the other arm was injured and had to be amputated. Which of the following statements would be most appropriate for the nurse to make to the child?
A) "Your sister didn't want to lose her arm; you shouldn't feel embarrassed."
B) "That must be confusing but it's important for your sister that you support her."
C) "That must be hard. I know you love your sister; it's normal for you to feel a little embarrassed."
D) "Your sister probably feels more embarrassed than you do."
C
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A) Tumor of cranial nerve VI B) Fast-growing tumor C) Tumor of cranial nerve VII D) Tumor treated primarily with surgery
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a. The blood pressure reading will be falsely low. b. The blood pressure reading will be falsely high. c. The systolic reading will be inaccurate, but the diastolic reading will be accurate. d. Cuff size has little effect on blood pressure reading.
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1. comfort with physical presence. 2. tell the client you are busy but will find a chaplain to help him or her. 3. medicate the client to alleviate anxiety. 4. remind the client how "good" the client's life is.
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a. Very hot application b. Hot application c. Warm application d. Tepid application