One of the characteristics of children who have atrial septal defects is that these children:
a. Are always slightly cyanotic and short of breath
b. Are usually asymptomatic
c. Have unpredictable outcomes from surgical correction
d. Are not at risk for infective endocarditis
B
These children usually have no symptoms.
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1. Eliciting the family's perceptions of the health/illness experience 2. Demonstrating interest in the family as a unit of care 3. Identifying several problems that require solution 4. Providing a caring initial impression
A patient with low self-esteem has begun making behavior changes. A nurse positively reinforces these changes during a therapy session. The patient and nurse are actively engaged in which level of intervention?
a. Commitment to action b. Expanded self-awareness c. Realistic planning d. Self-evaluation
The nurse is planning a presentation to a group of nursing students on the topic of anxiety disorders. Which of the following would the nurse include when describing panic disorder?
A) Individuals may believe they are having a heart attack when a panic attack occurs. B) People with panic attacks often have fewer attacks if they also have agoraphobia. C) Typically, individuals experience this disorder after the age of 30 years. D) Persons rarely have an underlying comorbid condition of depression.
The nurse is working with a client who has experienced a fetal death in utero at 20 weeks. The client asks what her baby will look like when it is delivered. Which statement by the nurse is best?
1. "Your baby will be covered in fine hair called lanugo." 2. "Your child will have arm and leg buds, not fully formed limbs." 3. "A white, cheesy substance called vernix caseosa will be on the skin." 4. "The genitals of the baby will be ambiguous."