The nurse is caring for a 13-year-old girl with delayed puberty. Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate for this child?

A) Ineffective family coping related to the child's disorder
B) Inadequate nutrition related to the child's short stature
C) Anticipated noncompliance related to long-term therapy
D) Knowledge deficit related to the administration of estradiol


D

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1. Information technology 2. Chief operating officer 3. Selection committee 4. Legal department

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The nurse in the emergency department admits a patient with a gunshot wound to the lower abdomen accompanied by heavy bleeding. What type of drainage does the nurse expect to see on the dressing?

a. Serous b. Sanguineous c. Purosanguineous d. Purulent

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A psychiatric nurse observes a new mother participating in a group therapy session

The new mother says, "I hate being a mother! I wish that my baby would just disappear!" A 34-year-old mother of three states, "You need to stop talking like that! How would you feel if your mom said that about you?" What role is the 34-year-old group member playing? A) Aggressor B) Initiator C) Gatekeeper D) Blocker

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Persons needing respite care:

a. Are confused and disoriented b. Have limited language and learning abili-ties c. Are angry and withdrawn d. Are admitted to nursing centers for short stays

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