The nurse is preparing to initiate a behavioral treatment program for a child with encopresis. Which of the following would the nurse most likely implement first?
A) Administration of mineral oil
B) Bowel cleansing
C) Low-fiber diet
D) Toilet sitting after each meal
B
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A mother brings her 8-year-old son for evaluation because of a rash on his lower leg. Which finding would support the suspicion that the child has Lyme disease?
A) Playing in the woods about a week ago B) Rash is papular and vesicular C) High fever occurring about 4 days before the rash D) Complaints of extreme pruritus with visible nits
The nurse is caring for a client whose wife just died in an accident. The client says to the nurse, "I can't believe that my wife is gone and I am left to raise my children all by myself." Which re-sponse by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. "Please accept my sympathy for your loss." b. "I can call the hospital chaplain if you wish." c. "You sound anxious about being a single parent." d. "At least your children still have you in their lives."
The Boy Scouts is an organization that continues to be a favorite with school-aged boys because
A) fathers participate in Boy Scouts. B) no girls are included in the organization. C) merit badges require completing small tasks for rewards. D) hiking is a favorite school-aged activity.
The client with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder shows the nurse multiple superficial cuts to the arms that were made during the night. The client states, "I told the night staff that I was feeling alone."
The nurse assesses that the self-mutilation may be a result of: A) Manipulation. B) Splitting. C) Anxiety. D) Impulsive behavior.