Parents are often concerned about their toddler's interest in and curiosity about gender differences. Sex play and masturbation are common among toddlers. Is this statement true or false?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Nurses can reassure parents that self-exploration and exploration of another toddler's body
is normal behavior during early childhood. Parents should respect the child's curiosity as
normal and not judge them as being "bad."
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The parents have requested to be present during their child's procedure. How should the nurse plan for this request?
1. Explain in detail, using medical terms, what will occur. 2. Explain to the family that it is not permitted for family members to be present. 3. Prepare family members for what they should anticipate and what is expected of them. 4. Prepare the family to speak with the physician.
Howard Yost, 78 years old, is a quadriplegic as the result of a serious fall from the roof while he was repairing some curled shingles. He has refused to participate in any facility activities and refuses to leave his room when his family visits
The occupational therapist is having difficulty getting him to participate in feeding and other upper extremity activities. What might be the cause of this type of behavior? a. Relocation trauma b. Depression c. Dementia associated with a possible head injury from fall d. Delirium
A nurse provides care on an orthopedic reconstruction unit and is admitting two new patients, both status post knee replacement. What would be the best explanation why their care plans may be different from each other?
A) Patients may have different insurers, or one may qualify for Medicare. B) Individual patients are seen as unique and dynamic, with individual needs. C) Nursing care may be coordinated by members of two different health disciplines. D) Patients are viewed as dissimilar according to their attitude toward surgery.
The nurse administers an IV vesicant chemotherapeutic agent to a patient. Which action is most important for the nurse to take?
a. Infuse the medication over a short period of time. b. Stop the infusion if swelling is observed at the site. c. Administer the chemotherapy through a small-bore catheter. d. Hold the medication unless a central venous line is available.