The nurse is counseling a family whose child has autism. The nurse should plan to explain to the parents that autism differs from other types of pervasive developmental disorders because it usually:
A) "Is connected to ineffective parental practices."
B) "Is not detected until the child enters school."
C) "Begins before the child is two and a half years old."
D) "Occurs in females more frequently than it does in males."
C
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The nurse is taking a health history from a 29-year-old pregnant patient at the first prenatal visit. The patient reports no personal history of diabetes but has a parent who is diabetic. Which action will the nurse plan to take first?
a. Teach the patient about administering regular insulin. b. Schedule the patient for a fasting blood glucose level. c. Discuss an oral glucose tolerance test for the twenty-fourth week of pregnancy. d. Provide teaching about an increased risk for fetal problems with gestational diabetes.
The nurse is assessing a patient who needs teaching about how to care for her wound at home. The nurse knows to be sensitive about asking questions that cause embarrassment. Which question is stated in the best manner?
a. "Would you like for me to write down how to change this dressing or is it better for you to see a demonstration?" b. "What is the highest grade you completed when you were in school?" c. "Do you read and write?" d. "I am going to give you a handout on how to perform your dressing change. Now don't worry if you do not read, I'll read it to you."
Which of the following is the responsibility of the local government in disaster management?
1. Calls out the National Guard 2. Coordinates all levels of government agencies 3. Provides for the safety and welfare of its citizens 4. Standardizes management principles
A bed that has the top linens folded back for the patient to get in easily is called a(n)
A. Occupied bed. B. Closed bed. C. Surgical bed. D. Open bed.