During the preadolescence stage, the child will experience hormonal changes that result in the onset of:
a. adolescence c. menarche
b. maturation d. puberty
D
The preadolescence stage (ages 10 to 12 years) is marked by rapid physiologic changes having psychological and social implications. The child will experience hormonal changes that result in the onset of puberty.
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1. Control edema in the wound 2. Correct anemia 3. Make antibodies 4. Prevent ketosis
Family education for schizophrenic clients is often conducted in a group setting to enable families to build a support network. The nurse must help families understand that:
A) The client is beyond help. B) Doing things for the client is not enabling them. C) They are not responsible for the client's illness. D) They should tell the client they are acting inappropriately.
The nurse realizes that effective nursing documentation encourages: (Select all that apply.)
1. Safe nursing practice 2. Continuity of client care 3. Positive client outcomes 4. Efficient time management 5. Cost-conscious nursing care 6. Effective nurse-client relationships
A nurse is caring for a patient and her newborn immediately after delivery
The patient's medication history includes prenatal vitamins throughout pregnancy, one or two glasses of wine before knowing she was pregnant, occasional use of an albuterol inhaler in her last trimester, and intravenous morphine during labor. What will the nurse expect to do? a. Administer opioids to the infant to prevent withdrawal syndrome. b. Monitor the infant's respirations closely and prepare to administer oxygen. c. Note a high-pitched cry and irritability in the infant. d. Prepare the patient for motor delays in the infant caused by the alcohol use.