In the developmental theory of Freud, the period in which the child's energy is directed toward expanding cognitive and physical skills is ___________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Latency
Latency is the developmental phase in which the child focuses on expansion of cognitive and physical skills.

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a. ASA has a bad taste for children. b. Salicylate products are not recommended for children because they have been linked to Reye syndrome. c. Children cannot swallow ASA. d. ASA is too strong for children and may lead to Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome.

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A 70-year-old man has been diagnosed with angina pectoris and subsequently prescribed nitroglycerin spray to be used sublingually when he experiences chest pain. This drug will achieve relief of the patient's chest pain by:

A) Blocking sympathetic stimulation of the heart and reducing oxygen demand B) Increasing contractility and consequent cardiac output C) Blocking the a-delta pain fibers in the myocardium D) Dilating the blood vessels and reducing preload

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A client is brought to the emergency department after being shot in the abdomen and is hemorrhaging heavily. Which action by the nurse is the priority?

a. Draw blood for type and crossmatch. b. Start two large IVs for fluid resuscitation. c. Obtain vital signs and assess skin perfu-sion. d. Assess and maintain a patent airway.

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Which goals are part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), which was passed in 2010? (Select all that apply.)

A) Shifting the focus of the healthcare delivery system from prevention to treatment B) Reducing the costs and improving the efficiency of healthcare C) Allowing insurers to deny healthcare coverage on the basis of preexisting conditions D) Expanding health insurance coverage E) Expanding healthcare access to children

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