A nursing student is assigned to care for a child who has a bone infection. Which disorder is the student describing?
A) Osteomyelitis
B) Muscular dystrophy
C) Osteosarcoma
D) Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Ans: A
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The nurse is teaching parents about the types of behaviors children exhibit when living
with chronic violence. Which statement made by the parents indicates further teaching is needed? a. "We should watch for aggressive play." b. "Our child may show lasting symptoms of stress." c. "We know that our child will show caring behaviors." d. "Our child may have difficulty concentrating in school."
For which client does the nurse arrange animal-assisted therapy?
a. Middle-aged adult in a psychiatric facility with a history of schizophrenia b. Older adult client with end-stage lung cancer in hospice care c. Older adult client in a nursing home who is unresponsive d. Adolescent in a drug treatment facility with a history of violent outbursts
After telling a mother that her 13-year-old daughter is pregnant, the nurse would expect the mother to respond with which statement?
1. "We had such high hopes for you." 2. "But you have always been a happy child." 3. "I've always liked that boy." 4. "This is just one of those things that happen."