Children and adolescents with a diagnosis of conduct disorder are MOST likely to:
a. display evidence of high self-esteem
b. live in poverty and high-crime areas
c. have little interest in their peers
d. be noncompliant with school rules
D
Children and adolescents with a diagnosis of conduct disorder are most likely to be noncompliant with school rules. They may be involved in truancy and bullying and show a disrespect for the rights of others. Some children with conduct disorder may become involved in vandalism with deliberate destruction of property, setting fires, and smashing windows. Their behavior can also include early substance abuse, prostitution, and even murder.
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a. have a complete profile of the patient for your records. b. ascertain the patient's level of understanding of science and health-related concepts. c. determine the patient's ability to comprehend verbal or written instructions about health care. d. decide how much information you should provide.
An occupational health nurse works in a chemical plant that follows the precautionary principle. Which of the following actions exemplifies this principle?
A) Taking preventative action even with uncertainty about the threat to health B) Taking preventative action only when scientific evidence points to a threat to health C) Taking action only when a cause-and-effect relationship has been proven D) Taking action only when the risk is unacceptable
The nurse is reviewing the stages and phases of a disaster as part of a continuing education program in the hospital. In which order should the nurse list the stages of disaster management?
1. Preparedness, mitigation, response, recovery, and evaluation 2. Mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery, and evaluation 3. Mitigation, response, recovery, preparedness, and evaluation 4. Response, mitigation, evaluation, recovery, preparedness
When the nurse identifies a health problem or alteration in a client's health status that requires a nursing intervention, the nurse is performing which step of the nursing process?
a. Diagnosis b. Planning c. Intervention d. Evaluation