A young teenager, an only child, had grown up in a small town. The teen's parents separated several times over a period of two years, finally divorced the previous summer, and moved to much larger cities to "start over
" The teen spent the first semester of the next school year with one parent and the second semester with the other parent. This past summer was spent shuffling back and forth between parents. Two weeks before the new school year started, the teen committed suicide. The best explanation for the teen's action relates to: A) Neurobiology.
B) Genetics.
C) Interpersonal factors.
D) Behavioral theory.
C
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1. The client's blood pressure was 177/93. 2. The recent loss of employment and insurance have prevented the client from being able to afford prescription medications. 3. The client reports having lost her job and insurance 3 months ago. 4. Referrals have been made to social services to determine financial assistance programs available.
The respiratory tissues perform which of these functions?
a. diffusion c. inhalation and exha-lation b. gas exchange d. ventilation
The nurse is planning care for an adolescent with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. What is the priority nursing goal?
a. Prevent infection. b. Prevent secondary cancers. c. Identify source of infection. d. Restore immunologic defenses.
An unconscious male patient's beard has become soiled with blood and adhesive tape residue. What should the nurse do initially to maintain the patient's hygiene?
a. Trim the beard to a short, manageable length. b. Shampoo the beard at the bedside and comb out debris. c. Determine if there are contraindications to trimming the beard. d. Use baby powder to soak up debris; comb debris out.