Environmental problems often lead to mental health problems among adolescents. Approximately _____ million children and adolescents must cope with the issue of having a parent in jail or on parole
a. 3
b. 7
c. 11
d. 14
B
These adolescents have to deal with the many issues associated with having a parent in this circumstance while maintaining the energy necessary to focus on the typical growth and development issues that adolescents experience.
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a. Administer a diuretic to increase urine output. b. Attempt to relieve pressure by catheteriz-ing the client. c. Document the finding and reassess in 4 hours. d. Notify the health care provider and pre-pare to give meperidine (Demerol).
The licensed practical nurse is starting external electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) for a primigravida who has been hospitalized for labor
The baseline fetal heart rate (FHR) fluctuates between 135 and 150 and there were two instances in which the FHR reached 165 for 15 to 20 seconds before settling back to the baseline rate. What should the nurse do? A) Immediately report to the RN that the FHR shows tachycardia B) Immediately report to the RN that the FHR shows no variability C) Before reporting to the RN, determine the short-term variability (STV) D) Before reporting to the RN, determine the uterine contraction pattern
A client is diagnosed with cardiogenic shock. The nurse should plan interventions to address which of the following potential complications of this disorder?
1. Pulmonary embolism 2. Deep vein thrombosis 3. Renal failure 4. Myocardial infarction
Which statement indicates the need for health teaching?
A. I'm not able to tolerate many medications. B. My father lived a long time with diabetes. C. Once I feel better I can quit the medication. D. When my stomach is empty, the medication works faster.