Mrs. Britton brings her 16-year-old son in with a complaint that he is not developing correctly into adolescence. Which structures disproportionately enlarge in the male during adolescence?
a. Coronal sutures
b. Hyoid and cricoid cartilages
c. Mandible and maxilla bones
d. Nose and thyroid cartilages
D
In adolescent males, the nose enlarges and the thyroid cartilage becomes the largest component of the anterior larynx, known as the Adam's apple.
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A female client, prominent in the local media, has had surgery for a colostomy. The client avoids looking at the colostomy and refuses visitors. Identify the most appropriate nursing diagnosis
A) Altered self-esteem related to colostomy and poor self-image B) Disturbed body image related to colostomy as evidenced by avoidance of colostomy C) Fear of rejection by others related to colostomy and altered self-image D) Altered role performance related to inability to cope with visitors
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a. Encourage her to go to counseling to alleviate distress. b. Sit with her during breaks, and facilitate peaceful imagery. c. Invite her to your team support meetings. d. Remind her that she is a healer and model for others.
The nurse is obtaining nutritional history data from a client. Which question should the nurse ask that specifically assesses the beliefs and practices of the client?
A. "What type of diet do you prefer?" B. "Can you describe your activity level?" C. "Can you describe the portion size of the cereal you eat for breakfast?" D. "Do you take any vitamin supplements?"