A pregnant woman who has just discovered that the fetus she's carrying is likely to have Down syndrome is weighing the consequences of carrying the baby to term
Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the possible concerns for a child with Down syndrome? Children with Down syndrome:
A) suffer from severe retardation.
B) have a higher risk of developing leukemia than those in the general population.
C) are cognitively impaired and often threaten the safety of others in their homes and neighborhoods.
D) have many needs and there are so many demands on the family that the family structure rarely holds up.
B
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When describing children living with homeless parents, the nurse would identify that most are less than what age?
A) 14 B) 10 C) 6 D) 4
When a patient comes to an outpatient appointment, a nurse smells alcohol. The nurse should:
a. explore the patient's reasons for drinking today. b. arrange admission to an inpatient psychiatric unit. c. coordinate emergency admission to a detoxification unit. d. tell the patient, "We cannot see you today because you have been drinking.".
A nurse supports a client who is a practicing Jehovah's Witness. She states to the surgeon that it is unethical to go against his beliefs even though his blood counts are very low. This is an example of
A) Acting in the client's best interest B) Siding with the client over the surgeon C) Observing institutional policies D) Being legally responsible
Which behavior by a team member is demonstrated through cynicism and a nonchalance attitude about the group's work?
A) Blocker B) Playboy C) Dominator D) Recognition seeker