An unmarried 21-year-old patient is admitted to the hospital. During his hospitalization, he has visitors from work and church who come and go continuously. What part of the developmental process of young adults does this display?
a. Young adults require many superficial relationships.
b. Young adults do not require much rest for recovery.
c. Young adults are socially oriented.
d. Young adults need to combat loneliness.
C
Developmental tasks for young adults center on acceptance of self, independence, intimacy, and social interactions.
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1. "I will notify dietary to change your diet.". 2. "I will ask my manager to talk with the dietician.". 3. "I will talk to the doctor for a new diet order.". 4. "I will bring you a different menu.".
The nurse teaching a class on reproductive anatomy knows that no further instruction is needed when a student shows an understanding of the pelvic cavity divisions by stating:
1. "The true pelvis is made up of the sacrum, coccyx, and innominate bones." 2. "The false pelvis consists of the inlet, the pelvic cavity, and the outlet." 3. "The true pelvis is the portion above the pelvic brim." 4. "The relationship between the false pelvis and the fetal head is of paramount importance."