A 3-year-old girl is admitted to the hospital for treatment of cellulitis of the right thigh. She is accompanied by her parents, who appear to be upset and frightened
Which question would be most effective in eliciting information concerning the parents' understanding of why their daughter is being admitted to the hospital?
A) "Are you worried? I'll tell you everything you need to know."
B) "Why are you so concerned? We take good care of children here."
C) "You seem concerned; do you have questions about your child's admission?"
D) "Has the doctor told you why your daughter requires hospitalization?"
C
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A) "If chest pain occurs an over-the-counter pain reliever will help." B) "Nasal congestion indicates a respiratory virus is beginning." C) "Measure and record your blood pressure daily." D) "Adverse effects will subside as you adjust to the medication."
Which is the third stage of sexual arousal?
a. Desire b. Excitement c. Plateau d. Orgasm
What should be included in teaching a parent about the management of small red macules and vesicles that become pustules around the child's mouth and cheek?
a. Keep the child home from school for 24 hours after initiation of antibiotic treatment. b. Clean the rash vigorously with Betadine three times a day. c. Notify the physician for any itching. d. Keep the child home from school until the lesions are healed.
The research method based on making collective observations and that is used to study a particular culture is
a. ethnography. b. phenomenology. c. historical. d. grounded theory.