When reviewing growth and development of the adolescent with a group of parents, the nurse identifies which of the following as components and needs of this stage? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Independence becomes central.
2. Begin to establish long-term relationships.
3. Values are tested.
4. Assist to develop strategies for resolving conflicts.
5. Support change as necessary for health.
1,3,4
Rationale: Peers and independence become central at this stage.
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A) "There are some very uncommon subtypes of the HIV virus that are not detectable by current testing methods." B) "There's a chance that persons who are asymptomatic, but HIV positive can have their antibodies missed by serum testing." C) "There's a period shortly after someone is infected with HIV when blood tests might still be negative." D) "Even though blood tests are completely accurate, the high stakes of blood donation and transfusion mean that double measures are appropriate."
The school nurse instructing a group of high school sophomores in safe sex practices should include which practice(s) in her teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. Use a condom. b. Use a spermicide. c. Practice abstinence. d. Get vaccinated against HIV. e. Avoid unprotected orogenital sex.
The client at 37 weeks' gestation comes to the labor triage unit crying and distraught. She says, "I haven't felt my baby move today, and I just know that it died." The nurse should prepare the client for what procedure?
A. Internal fetal monitoring B. Ultrasound examination C. Amniocentesis D. Induction of labor
A prescriber orders treatment with streptokinase for a patient admitted to the emergency department with an evolving myocardial infarction. Which of the following represents an appropriate action by the nurse?
a. If hypotension develops during streptokinase infusion, the rate of infusion should be increased. b. Because one third of patients receiving streptokinase develop fever, aspirin should be administered prophylactically. c. If the patient develops urticaria and flushing, the nurse should prepare for administration of an antihistamine. d. Intramuscular injections should not be given while the streptokinase is infusing; however, subcutaneous injections may be given.