A parent tells the nurse, "I am worried about my 13-year-old son. He hasn't started puberty yet and my daughter did when she was 11 years old." Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) "Your son needs to have a medical evaluation."
B) "Puberty normally occurs at the same time in siblings."
C) "The onset of puberty is normally earlier in girls."
D) "Your daughter experienced puberty very early."
C
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a. autonomy. b. beneficence. c. respect for people. d. nonmaleficence.
The NLRB requires that at least how many of employees sign an interest card before an election for unionization can be held?
A) 25% B) 30% C) 60% D) 70%
The student nurse is doing a literature review on evidence-based practice (EBP). Which of the following demonstrates that the student understands the benefits of EBP?
1. Presenting a paper about skin assessment . 2. Repositioning a client at risk for skin breakdown every 2 hours. 3. Explaining literature searches to fellow students. 4. Trying to find other problems to implement EBP.
Before moving a person in bed, what information do you need from the nurse and the care plan?
a. How to use body mechanics b. What procedure to use c. The patient's preference for pajamas d. Which type of restraint to use