A parent is concerned that her 5-year-old is beginning to masturbate. How should the nurse, familiar with Freud's stages of development, respond?
1. "All children are curious, but make sure the child knows that this behavior might be offensive to others."
2. "You should probably consult a child psychologist if you're this concerned."
3. "Let's make sure to ask your physician at the next appointment."
4. "This behavior is a normal part of your child's development."
Rationale 1: Assuring the parent that this is a normal part of development is the best response.
Rationale 2: Assuring the parent that this is a normal part of development is the best response. This response would lead the parent to believe that the child's behavior is abnormal.
Rationale 3: Assuring the parent that this is a normal part of development is the best response. This response would lead the parent to believe that the child's behavior is abnormal.
Rationale 4: In the phallic stage, as described by Freud, which occurs from age 4 to 6 years, the child's genitals are the center of pleasure. Masturbation offers pleasure, and questions about sexual topics from parents are normal. Assuring the parent that this is a normal part of development is the best response.
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1. Encourage the patient to speak to the health care provider on her own behalf. 2. Tell the patient that the doctor does not need to know. 3. Offer to give the information to the doctor. 4. Tell the patient that if she does not take the medication, she might have more troubles in the future.
The nurse is preparing to give a medicine that comes in tablet form to a 10-month-old child. The nurse checks with the pharmacy and it can be crushed
After the tablet is crushed, which of the following liquids or soft foods would be best to mix the tablet with? a. honey c. whole milk b. formula d. pudding
List three alternative methods of discipline that the nurse can teach the parents to use
What will be an ideal response?
The nurse is discussing sexuality with the parents of an adolescent girl with moderate cognitive impairment. Which should the nurse consider when dealing with this issue?
a. Sterilization is recommended for any adolescent with cognitive impairment. b. Sexual drive and interest are limited in individuals with cognitive impairment. c. Individuals with cognitive impairment need a well-defined, concrete code of sexual conduct. d. Sexual intercourse rarely occurs unless the individual with cognitive impairment is sexually abused.