The nurse is reviewing the Adolescent Health Transition Project (AHTP)-recommended schedule for transition planning. According to the schedule, at what age should the nurse explore health care financing for young adults?
A) 12 years old
B) 14 years old
C) 17 years old
D) 19 years old
C
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By age 14, the nurse should ensure that a transition plan is initiated and that the individualized education plan (IEP) reflects post–high school plans. By age 17, the nurse should explore health care financing for young adults. The nurse should check the teen's eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) the month the child turns 18 . By age 21, the nurse should ensure that the young adult has registered with the Division of Developmental Disabilities for adult services if applicable.
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Answer the following questions by supplying either the medical abbreviation or the interpretation of the medical abbreviation
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Mrs. Tran, a Vietnamese client, is to undergo cancer surgery. The nurse notes that Mrs. Tran is very frightened. The best way for the nurse to support Mrs. Tran and allay her fears is to:
A. Give Mrs. Tran a hug and pray with her. B. Ask Mrs. Tran how much she understands about the surgical procedure and what she believes will happen. C. Tell Mrs. Tran that the outcome of the surgery should be favorable. D. Ask Mrs. Tran's family to leave so that the nurse may talk with her.