A pediatric nurse volunteers at a wilderness adventure summer camp for middle and high school age children
The nurse bases her interactions and responses to these campers on the knowledge that during this developmental stage these campers are MOST likely to be developing: a. trust
b. autonomy
c. initiative
d. identity
D
The summer camp students from middle and high school age are in Erikson's stage of identity versus role confusion. The nurse would therefore base interactions and responses on an understanding of normal developmental tasks to be accomplished at this stage. The major task would be development of their own identity or sense of self.
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1. "Nutritious foods should be made available at all times of the day so that the child is able to 'graze' whenever he is hungry." 2. "The child is experiencing physiologic anorexia, which is normal for this age group." 3. "A general guideline for food quantity at a meal is one-quarter cup of each food per year of age." 4. "It is more appropriate to assess a toddler's nutritional demands over a one-week period rather than a 24-hour one." 5. "The toddler should drink sixteen to twenty-four ounces of milk daily."
Convert 9 teaspoons to an equivalent amount in ounces
1. 27 oz 2. 4.5 oz 3. 13.5 oz 4. 1.5 oz
Which of the following describes the role of the nurse as defined by Florence Nightingale?
A) Helping people to carry out those activities that contribute to health and recovery B) Putting the patient in the best condition for nature to act upon him or her C) Diagnosing and treating of human responses to actual or potential health problems D) Promoting a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing
The adolescent continues to develop self-concept and self-esteem. Which of the following is most important to a teen's self-esteem?
A) Strong authority figures B) Spirituality C) Morals and values D) Body image