The Johnsons are frustrated with their 17-year-old son, Skip. He spends little time with the family and wants to be on his own when possible. The Johnsons ask the nurse for advice on how to deal with this situation. Her best response would be
A) "Require Skip to eat with the family five times a week."
B) "Discuss this behavior with Skip's pediatrician as it may be indicative of a psychiatric disorder."
C) "Skip's behavior indicates he feels safe, and his actions are developmentally age appropriate."
D) "All adolescents go through stages like this one"
C
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a. call the surgeon to come back and explain the procedure. b. pass this information on to the day shift in shift report. c. reassure the patient that he or she understood the operation correctly earlier. d. try to explain the operation so that the patient understands.
The pregnant client in her second trimester states, "I didn't know my breasts would become so large. How do I find a good bra?" The best answer for the nurse to make would be which of the following?
1. "Avoid cotton fabrics and get an underwire bra; they fit everyone best." 2. "Just buy a bra one cup size bigger than usual, and it will fit." 3. "Look for wide straps and cups big enough for all of your breast tissue." 4. "There isn't much you can do for comfort. Try not wearing a bra at all."
Which information should the nurse include in the education for a client prescribed an antidysrhythmic?
A. "Elevate your extremities if you notice any swelling." B. "Weigh yourself every other day." C. "Take the first dose of your prescription before bed." D. "Take your medication while you are lying down."
The nurse is aware that the status of any role is based on:
a. age. b. responsibility. c. society. d. health.