A 10-year-old child has been taking a stimulant to help improve focus in school. The nurse is responsible for monitoring for potential side effects
Which of the following assessments would provide essential information regarding a common side effect of the medication? A) Improved academic performance
B) Increase in on-task behavior
C) Inspecting hair distribution
D) Monitoring growth and development
D
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Context is one of the five major elements of communication identified by Ruesch. Which of the following is part of the context of communication?
a. Information about the sender b. Attitude of the receiver c. Response of the receiver d. Content of the message
A nurse is assigned to care for a client who has lost the ability to speak. The nurse recalls that in the adult, loss of language is usually due to:
1. a neurological disorder. 2. autism. 3. drug overdose. 4. a psychiatric disorder.
A nurse enters a client's room and finds the client and family member visiting very upset and crying. What is the best response by the nurse to the client and family member at this time?
A) "Would you like me to come back later?" B) "Well, it is raining outside today. Do you want me to close or open the curtains for you?" C) "Has your primary care provider been in to answer your questions today?" D) "You both look very upset. Is there anything you would like to talk about?"
A nurse assesses fetal heart rates when clients are examined in the maternity clinic. The nurse determines which fetus needs further assessment?
a. The fetus with a heart rate of 150 beats per minute b. The fetus with a heart rate of 140 beats per minute c. The fetus with a heart rate of 130 beats per minute d. The fetus with a heart rate of 110 beats per minute