A community health nurse is preparing a presentation for a local community group of families who are in the childbearing stage of the family life cycle. Which of the following would the nurse address as critical for this group?
A) Establishing a mutually satisfying relationship
B) Adjusting to infants to encourage their development
C) Coping with the lack of privacy as parents
D) Balancing the needs of the immediate family with the needs of aging parents
Ans: B
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a. Heart b. Lungs c. Blood vessels d. Transverse colon
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A) "These symptoms usually result from radiation therapy; however, we will continue to monitor your laboratory and X-ray studies." B) "These symptoms are part of your disease and can't be helped." C) "Don't be concerned about these symptoms. Everybody feels this way after having radiation therapy." D) "This is a good sign. It means that only the cancer cells are dying."