Parameters that mark the transition from adolescence to young adulthood include all of the following except
a. full-time employment
b. residing outside of the parental home
c. dependent decision-making
d. development and use of a personal set of values and beliefs
C
Often the parameters that mark the transition from adolescence are financial independence and independent decision-making. An indication of the transition into early adulthood is full-time employment and residence outside of the parental home. The young adult establishes a relationship with the parents as an independent person able to make decisions based on his own set of values and beliefs.
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a. can be done any time. b. do not require a nurse. c. give the patient some control. d. are most effective.
Providing care that is symptomatic but will not alter the course of disease is called:
a. hospitable c. palliative b. managed d. therapeutic
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A) water/milk/juice. B) soda. C) gelatin. D) all of the above
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1. Assist the client to empty her bladder. 2. Help the client back to bed to check her fundus. 3. Assess her blood pressure and pulse. 4. Begin an IV of lactated Ringer infusion.