A 40-year-old man suffered a myocardial infarction 4 days ago. The patient appears anxious about how this event will affect his future. The nurse knows that an effective principle to incorporate in a teaching session is:
A. role-playing.
B. patient motivation.
C. developmental capability.
D. special needs for this age-group.
B
Role-playing is a technique used to teach ideas and attitudes. Developmental capability refers to the patient's ability to learn. When examining age groups, nurses take into account development capability for learning as well as biological, motor, language and personal-social development.
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While discussing this with his parents, the nurse educates what normal male growth patterns contain. Of the following, which are accurate statements to relay to the parents? Select all that apply. A) Most males will complete their growth spurt by age 16. B) It is not usual for their son to gain up to 30 kg in weight. C) With parathyroid hormone involvement, your son may be at risk for fractures. D) Expect the thorax to become broader and for the pelvis to remain narrow. E) Some children have stunted growth in their arms or legs.
A nurse is communicating with a newly admitted teenaged patient. Which action should the nurse take?
a. Avoid questioning the patient about cigarette use when the nurse observes a cigarette lighter lying on the bedside table. b. Complete the admission database as quickly as possible by asking yes and no questions. c. Look for meaning behind the patient's words and actions. d. Ignore the patient's withdrawn behavior.
The student nurse understands that when the ventricles are depolarizing, which action is taking place? (Select all that apply)
a. The atria are contracting and pumping blood to the ventricles b. The ventricles are pumping blood to the body c. The ventricles are resting d. The atria are resting and receiving blood from the ventricles e. The ventricles are pumping blood to the lungs
Which of the following types of drugs are used to treat brain tumors?
A. Folic acid antagonists B. Nitrogen mustard C. Nitrosoureas D. Platinum derivatives