The nursing diagnosis most applicable to a child with growth hormone deficiency would be
A) risk for situational low self-esteem related to short stature.
B) ineffective tissue perfusion related to infantile blood vessels.
C) impaired skin integrity related to overproduction of melanin.
D) risk for self-directed violence related to oversecretion of epinephrine.
A
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This is an example of a problem that is encountered in some therapeutic relationships and is known as: a. An environmental problem b. Resistance c. Transference d. Countertransference
The use of therapeutic touch as a relaxation technique in the mental health setting is beneficial for clients displaying which symptoms?
a. Aggression b. Paranoia c. Depression d. Anxiety
What physical changes will the nurse likely observe when assessing a patient during an acute panic attack? Select all that apply
1. Sweating 2. Trembling 3. Vomiting 4. Impaired cognition 5. Breathing difficulty
The nurse assesses the uterine fundus and finds it to be halfway between the symphysis pubis and the umbilicus. The nurse would determine that this corresponds to how many gestational weeks?
A) 6 B) 12 C) 16 D) 20