The client often says, "You don't understand me." The care provider interprets his statement as meaning he
1. is an uncooperative adolescent.
2. doesn't care to be around adults.
3. thinks that only his peer group understands him.
4. is projecting his lack of self understanding onto others.
4
Changes in self-esteem, body image, and self-concept confuse the adolescent.
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a. Shortness of breath b. Frontal headaches c. Decreased white blood cell count d. Decreased hemoglobin
Critical pathways ____
a. Are designed only for critical care or trauma patients b. Determine lifesaving interventions for a specific population c. Outline optimal care and time milestones for the routine patient d. Provide a list of supplies and equipment needed for care
The nurse is working with a pregnant adolescent. The client asks the nurse how the baby's condition is determined during labor. The nurse's best response is that during labor, the nurse will do which of the following?
1. Check the client's cervix by doing a pelvic exam every 2 hours. 2. Assess the fetus's heart rate with an electronic fetal monitor. 3. Look at the color and amount of bloody show that the client has. 4. Verify that the client's contractions are strong but not too close together.
The pregnant client tells the nurse that her prescribed medication is not as effective as it was before her pregnancy. What is the best response by the nurse?
A. "This is because your blood volume has increased." B. "Tell me how you have been taking your medication." C. "This is because your baby is receiving part of the medication." D. "Maybe the medication has expired; check the label."