A patient is a 4500-gram infant at 39 weeks gestation with Erb palsy. The client's parents ask about her specific treatment plan. The nurse's best answer is:
A) "Passive range of motion exercises will be discussed by the attending physician."
B) "Passive range of motion exercises will be initiated after the sling is removed."
C) "Passive range of motion exercises will be initiated at home in about 3 weeks."
D) "Passive range of motion exercises will begin today and I will teach you the motions."
D
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A client states, "My breasts are so small. I don't think I will be able to breastfeed." Your best response is:
a. "It may be difficult but you should try anyway." b. "You can always supplement with formula." c. "All women have about the same amount of glandular tissue to secrete milk." d. "The ability to produce breast milk depends on increased levels of estrogen and progesterone."
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The gerontological nurse assesses that the behavior is related to: 1. insecurity about her appearance. 2. trying to cope with the changes of aging. 3. denial concerning her advancing age. 4. her fashion consciousness.
Erik Erikson theorized that adolescents avoid making commitments in an effort to avoid:
a. identity foreclosure b. autonomy c. role predictability d. identity conflict