The nurse is explaining a procedure to a 2-year-old child. The best approach to use is:
A. Showing the needles and bandages in advance
B. Telling the client exactly what discomfort to expect
C. Using dolls and stories to demonstrate what will be done
D. Asking the child to draw pictures of what he/she thinks will happen
C
C. Explanations to children should be done at a developmentally appropriate level, which would include dolls and stories for a toddler.
A. Showing a 2-year-old needles would increase anxiety.
B. Telling a 2-year-old about discomfort would increase anxiety.
D. Having a child draw what they expect does not explain what is going to happen.
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Which patient would a nurse refer to partial hospitalization? An individual who:
a. spent yesterday in the 24-hour supervised crisis care center and continues to be actively suicidal. b. because of agoraphobia and panic episodes needs psychoeducation for relaxation therapy c. has a therapeutic lithium level and reports regularly for blood tests and clinic follow-up. d. states, "I'm not sure I can avoid using alcohol when my spouse goes to work every morning."
When explaining the fight-or-flight response to stress, the nurse identifies that the role of the pituitary gland is to:
a. Minimize the secretion of cortisol. b. Facilitate the conservation of energy. c. Secrete adrenocorticotropic hormone. d. Encourage fleeing from the stressor.