A mother comments to the school nurse that her child has poor hygiene habits and asks the nurse for suggestions as to how to teach her child to improve on his hygiene. Which of the following recommendations would the nurse give the mother?
a. Have him learn it at school.
b. Model the behavior at home.
c. Lecture him about hygiene.
d. Punish him when he forgets to brush his teeth.
Answer: b. Model the behavior at home.
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A) A unit manager's performance appraisal of a nurse is highly critical of the nurse's practice B) A nurse repeatedly tells the same story about a coworker's embarrassing workplace situation C) A nurse receives a patient assignment that is more difficult than that of his or her colleagues D) A nurse refuses to take his or her breaks in the unit break room because she does not wish to socialize
The nurse knows that the emancipated minor is considered to have the legal capacity of an adult and may make his or her own health care decisions. Which of the following children would potentially be considered an emancipated minor?
A) A minor with financial independence who is living with his parents B) A minor who is pregnant C) A child older than 13 years of age who asks for emancipation D) A minor who puts his or her medical decisions in writing
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1. Request information from the client regarding any chronic allergies. 2. Test the drainage for glucose. 3. Ask the patient if she has experienced a recent middle ear infection. 4. Irrigate the ear with warm mineral oil, peroxide, and flush with warm water.
What is the role of calcium supplements when patients take bisphosphonates?
1. They must be restricted to allow the medication to work. 2. They must be taken in sufficient amounts to provide foundational elements for bone growth. 3. They must be taken at the same time as the bisphosphonates. 4. They only work with bisphosphonates if daily intake is restricted.