Which statement best indicates that a child diagnosed with attention-deficit disorder (ADD) has difficulty tolerating frustration?
a. The child's sibling says, "He just can't seem to finish anything he starts.".
b. The child says, "I guess I understand why it wasn't nice to do what I did.".
c. The child's parent says, "He never stands up for himself. Even when he knows he's right, he'll give in to someone else.".
d. The child's parent says, "He never believes me when I tell him he looks fine for a kid his age. He thinks he's fat and ugly.".
B
Being able to tolerate frustration includes being able to persevere despite challenges and resistance. The remaining options demonstrate aggressive behavior and poor self-esteem.
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The student nurse refers to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing and learns that the role of these personnel is to: a. supplement the staffing pattern when an RN is not available. b. aid the RN by performing simple, routine patient care tasks. c. replace the RN when the health care facility provides long-term care. d. provide patient teaching, allowing more direct care to be provided by the RN.
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A. The fundus is palpable just above the symphysis. B. Chadwick's sign is noted. C. The fetal heart rate is obtained with a fetoscope. D. Colostrum is able to be expressed from the nipple.