Which of the following will the nurse working in a clinic do to maintain the child's self-esteem and a good body image when preparing the child, who has been diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency, for a physical exam?
a. Remove the mirrors from the examining room and surrounding area.
b. Discreetly provide a step stool beside the examining table.
c. Use a growth chart that is in a language not understood by the child.
d. Measure the child's height with the child lying down on the table.
B
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A Incorrect. The nurse working in a clinic with a child diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency will not remove the mirrors from the examining room and surrounding area.
B Correct. The nurse working in a clinic with a child diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency will discreetly provide a step stool beside the examining table in order to maintain the child's self-esteem and a good body image.
C Incorrect. The nurse working in a clinic with a child diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency will not use a growth chart that is in a language not understood by the child.
D Incorrect. The nurse working in a clinic with a child diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency will not measure the child's height with the child lying down on the table as this may further damage the child's self-esteem and a good body image.
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